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Form FIN512 Agent for Service of Process - Texas
What Is Form FIN512?
This is a legal form that was released by the Texas Department of Insurance - a government authority operating within Texas. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is a Form FIN512?A: Form FIN512 is a document used to appoint an Agent for Service of Process in Texas.
Q: What is an Agent for Service of Process?A: An Agent for Service of Process is a person or entity appointed to receive legal documents on behalf of a business or entity.
Q: Why is a Form FIN512 necessary?A: A Form FIN512 is necessary to comply with the Texas Business Organizations Code, which requires businesses to have a designated Agent for Service of Process.
Q: Who can be appointed as an Agent for Service of Process?A: An Agent for Service of Process can be an individual who resides in Texas or a business entity authorized to do business in Texas.
Q: How long does the appointment of an Agent for Service of Process last?A: The appointment of an Agent for Service of Process lasts until it is resigned or revoked by filing the appropriate documents with the Texas Secretary of State.
Q: What are the responsibilities of an Agent for Service of Process?A: The responsibilities of an Agent for Service of Process include accepting legal documents relating to lawsuits and other legal proceedings on behalf of the business and forwarding them to the appropriate parties.
Q: Can the appointment of an Agent for Service of Process be changed?A: Yes, the appointment of an Agent for Service of Process can be changed by filing the appropriate documents with the Texas Secretary of State.
Q: What happens if a business does not have an Agent for Service of Process?A: If a business does not have an Agent for Service of Process, it may not be properly served with legal documents, which could result in default judgments or other legal consequences.
Form Details:
- Released on January 1, 2019;
- The latest edition provided by the Texas Department of Insurance;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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