Issuance of certificate, license or permit to resident of another state: Appointment of Administrator as agent for service of process; service of process upon Administrator.
1. The Division shall not issue a certificate, license or permit pursuant to this chapter to an applicant who is a resident of another state unless he has executed a written statement that appoints the Administrator as his agent for the service of process for any action or proceeding filed against him in this State.
2. The statement of appointment must include a provision which provides:
(a) That any process which is served on the Administrator shall be deemed to have the same legal validity as if it had been served on the applicant;
(b) That the appointment of the Administrator as his agent for the service of process continues as long as any liability remains outstanding against him in this State; and
(c) For venue in any judicial or administrative district in this State without regard to the residence or principal place of business of the holder of a certificate or license.
3. The statement of appointment must be signed by the applicant and notarized. The applicant shall file a copy of the statement of appointment with the Administrator. A copy of the statement which is certified by the Administrator shall be deemed sufficient evidence of the appointment.
4. If any process is served upon the Administrator pursuant to this section, the Administrator shall mail the process by certified mail to the last known address of the person holding the certificate, license or permit. Service of process shall be deemed complete upon mailing. The manner of the service of process described in this subsection does not affect the validity of any other service of process authorized by law.
Last modified: February 27, 2006