Wisconsin § 704.22 - Service of process in residential tenancy on nonresident party.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 704.22 — Service of process in residential tenancy on nonresident party., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 704.22. Service of process in residential tenancy on nonresident party.
704.22(1) (1) A party to a residential tenancy in this state who is not a resident of this state shall designate an agent to accept service of process in this state for an action involving the tenancy. The agent shall be a resident of this state or a corporation authorized to do business in this state. If a party is a corporation, the agent is the corporation’s registered agent. 704.22(2) (2) Designation of an agent under sub. (1) shall be in writing and filed with the department of financial institutions. 704.22 History History: 1981 c. 300 ; 1995 a. 27 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 704.22
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 704.22 cover?
Section 704.22 ("Service of process in residential tenancy on nonresident party.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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