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

SB 1045 clarifies how legal documents (service of process) can be properly delivered to limited liability companies (LLCs) in West Virginia when they lack a registered agent or cannot be reached through one. It specifies three scenarios where service via the Secretary of State is valid: if a company agent signs the return receipt, if mailed documents are refused with proof, or if they are undeliverable with postal proof. This affects LLCs operating in West Virginia that fail to maintain a registered agent or have an uncontactable agent. The bill streamlines the process for courts and the Secretary of State’s office by defining clear, verifiable methods for valid service.