A professional process agency is familiar with the requirements of international transactions and understands how important it is to meet deadlines. They have the experience to provide flexible and customised services that fit your company’s specific needs.
Often, international agreements involve cross-border financing transactions. The terms of such transactions vary from country to country, but a common provision is the requirement for the appointing party to appoint an agent for service of process (commonly known as a process agent).
Process Agents: Your Trusted Partners in Legal Matters
This is a legal representative that has been designated to receive court papers and other legal proceedings on behalf of the company named in the filing. The process agent must have a physical address in the state where the company is registered and in any additional states where the business operates. The agent must be available for service of process during normal business hours.
When a trucking company, freight forwarder, or motor carrier receives its US DOT number and MC number from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it must file Form BOC-3 with the FMCSA to designate a process agent in every state where the company operates. This can be costly and time consuming, especially if the company frequently travels to all 50 states. To save money and time, many transportation businesses hire a process agent company that offers “blanket agent” coverage, which means the company has commercial offices in every state.
The key is to choose a process agent that is a trusted registered agent company with a proven track record, high customer satisfaction ratings, and an established national network of commercial offices. Choose a company like Process Agent LLC, a subsidiary of Registered Agents Inc., that charges a low one-time fee for registration and then only $25 per year to maintain an office in every state where the company is licensed to operate.
