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SB 1045·WV·senate

Clarifying when service of process on limited liability corporation by Secretary of State is sufficient

In CommitteeFiled Feb 21, 2026
Sponsor: Weld
Latest Action

To Judiciary

Feb 21, 2026

Summary

The bill updates West Virginia law to specify the exact steps the Secretary of State must follow when an LLC or corporation has no registered agent or the agent cannot be found. It sets out how the Secretary of State may accept service, how the paperwork is forwarded, and what counts as valid service. This provides clearer rules for businesses and courts handling lawsuits.

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