Utah Code 16-17-209. Resignation of registered agent
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(1) A registered agent may resign at any time with respect to a represented entity by filing with the division a statement of resignation signed by or on behalf of the agent which states:
Terms Used In Utah Code 16-17-209
- Person: means :(24)(a) an individual;(24)(b) an association;(24)(c) an institution;(24)(d) a corporation;(24)(e) a company;(24)(f) a trust;(24)(g) a limited liability company;(24)(h) a partnership;(24)(i) a political subdivision;(24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and(24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
(1)(a) the name of the entity;(1)(b) the name of the agent;(1)(c) that the agent resigns from serving as agent for service of process for the entity; and(1)(d) the name and address of the person to which the agent will send the notice required by Subsection (3).
(2) A statement of resignation takes effect on the earlier of the 31st day after the day on which it is filed or the appointment of a new registered agent for the represented entity.
(3) The registered agent shall promptly furnish the represented entity notice in a record of the date on which a statement of resignation was filed.
(4) When a statement of resignation takes effect, the registered agent ceases to have responsibility for any matter tendered to it as agent for the represented entity. A resignation under this section does not affect any contractual rights the entity has against the agent or that the agent has against the entity.
(5) A registered agent may resign with respect to a represented entity whether or not the entity is registered with the division.