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title: O.C.G.A. § 2-5-3. Applications — Designation of address or agent for service of process; forwarding to Secretary of State.
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# O.C.G.A. § 2-5-3. Applications — Designation of address or agent for service of process; forwarding to Secretary of State.

(a) All applications to the department for registrations, licenses, or permits shall:

(1) Designate an address in this state where the applicant can be personally served with legal process;

(2) Contain an appointment of an agent in this state for acceptance of service of legal process, together with the agent’s address in this state; or

(3) Contain a designation of the Secretary of State for acceptance of service of legal process.

(b) A copy of such application shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State by the department.

## History

Ga. L. 1966, p. 307, § 3.