Washington § 23.95.445 - Resignation of registered agent.

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§ 23.95.445. Resignation of registered agent.

(1) A registered agent may resign as agent for a represented entity by delivering to the secretary of state for filing a statement of resignation executed by the agent which states:
(a) The name of the entity;
(b) The name of the agent;
(c) That the agent resigns from serving as registered agent for the entity; and
(d) The address of the entity to which the agent will send the notice required by subsection (3) of this section.
(2) A statement of resignation takes effect on the earlier of:
(a) The 31st day after the day on which it is filed by the secretary of state; or
(b) The designation of a new registered agent for the represented entity.
(3) A registered agent promptly shall furnish to the represented entity notice in a record of the date on which a statement of resignation was filed.
[ 2015 c 176 s 1410.]

Notes

Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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