16-1a-410. Resignation of a registered agent.

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Effective 10/1/2026

(1)A registered agent may resign as the registered agent for a represented entity by delivering to the division for filing a statement of resignation signed by the registered agent that states:

(a)the name of the represented entity;

(b)the name of the registered agent;

(c)that the registered agent resigned from serving as the registered agent for the represented entity; and

(d)the address of the represented entity to which the agent will send the notice required by Subsection

(3).

(2)A statement of resignation takes effect on the earlier of:

(a)12:01 a.m. on the 31st day after the day on which the division files the statement of resignation; or

(b)the represented entity for which the statement of resignation applies designates a new registered agent.

(3)A registered agent shall promptly furnish to the represented entity notice in a record of the date on which the division files the statement of resignation.

(4)When a statement of resignation takes effect, the person that resigned ceases to have responsibility under this chapter for any matter presented to the person for the represented entity.

(5)Notwithstanding Subsection

(4), a statement of resignation does not affect any contractual rights:

(a)a represented entity has against the registered agent; or

(b)the registered agent has against the represented entity.

(6)A registered agent may resign in accordance with this section regardless of whether the represented entity is current with the division.

Enacted by Chapter 93 , 2026 General Session