Instructions for Completing the Resignation of Agent for Service of Process (Form RA-100) To resign as agent for service of process of a business entity registered with the California Secretary of State, complete the Resignation of Agent for Service of Process (Form RA-100). Upon filing Form RA-100, the authority of the agent for service of process to act in that capacity will cease, and the California Secretary of State will give written notice of the resignation to the entity. Fees: ˇ ˇ Filing Fee: There is no fee for filing the Resignation of Agent for Service of Process. Faster Service Fee: Counter and guaranteed expedite services are available only for documents submitted in person (drop off) to our Sacramento office. Counter Drop Off: A separate, non-refundable $15.00 counter drop off fee is required if you submit in person (drop off) your completed document at our Sacramento office. The $15.00 counter drop off fee provides priority service over documents submitted by mail. The special handling fee is not refundable whether the document is filed or rejected. Guaranteed Expedite Drop Off: For more urgent submissions, documents can be processed within a guaranteed timeframe for a non-refundable fee instead of the counter drop off fee. For detailed information about this faster processing service through our Preclearance and Expedited Filing Services, go to www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/service-options. - Copies: To get a copy of the filed document, include payment for copy fees when the document is submitted. Copy fees are $1.00 for the first page and $.50 for each attachment page. For certified copies, there is an additional $5.00 certification fee, per copy. Payment Type: Check(s) or money orders should be made payable to the Secretary of State. Do not send cash by mail. If submitting the document in person in our Sacramento office, payment also may be made by credit card (VisaŽ or MasterCardŽ). Processing Times: For current processing times, go to www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/processing-times. If you are not completing this form online, please type or legibly print in black or blue ink. Complete the Resignation of Agent for Service of Process (Form RA-100) as follows: Item 1. Instruction Enter the name of entity from which you are resigning as agent for service of process. Tips ˇ The exact entity name as it appears on file with the California Secretary of State must be entered. Note: If the entity is a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership, you can go to the Secretary of State's Business Search at BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov to verify: - The exact name of the entity; and - If you are currently listed as the entity's agent for service of process. 2. Enter the file number issued to the entity by the California Secretary of State. ˇ Examples: - If the entity is a corporation, the letter "C" must be entered followed by the applicable 7-digit entity number. - If the entity is a limited liability company or a limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or general partnership enter only the applicable 12-digit entity number. ˇ Entity numbers for corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships can be verified on the California Secretary of State's Business Search at BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. RA-100 Instructions (REV 04//2017) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 2017 California Secretary of State www.sos.ca.gov/business/be 3. Enter your name, or if the resigning agent for service of process is a corporation, enter the exact name of that corporation. The Statement of Resignation is required and must not be altered. ˇ This Resignation of Agent for Service of Process (Form RA-100) must be signed by the resigning agent for service of process. If the agent for service of process is a corporation, the name of that corporation must be entered in Item 3 and this form must be signed by the person authorized to sign on behalf of that corporation. The exact name of a registered corporate agent can be found on the California Secretary of State's Business Search at BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. The Statement of Resignation declares your intent to resign as agent for service of process. ˇ Multiple Form RA-100s with different signatures will be returned without being filed ­ use only one form. ˇ Do not include the office or title of the person signing. ˇ Do not use a computer generated signature. 4. 5. ˇ Mail Submission Cover Sheet (Optional): To make it easier to receive communication related to this document, including a purchased copy of the filed document, if any, complete the Mail Submission Cover Sheet. For the Return Address: enter the name of a designated person and/or company and the corresponding mailing address. Please note the Mail Submission Cover Sheet will be treated as correspondence and will not be made part of the filed document. Where to File: Completed forms along with the applicable fees, if any can be mailed to Secretary of State, Business Entities Filings Unit, P.O. Box 944260, Sacramento, CA 94244-2260 or delivered in person (drop off) to the Sacramento office, 1500 11th Street, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. This form is filed only in the Sacramento office. Legal Authority: General statutory filing requirements are found in California Corporations Code section 1503, 6211, 8211, 9660, 12571, 15901.16, 16309, 16953, 16959, 17701.15 or 18210; or California Financial Code section 14101.6. All statutory references are to the California Corporations Code unless otherwise stated. Note: If the entity from which you are resigning as agent for service of process is a limited partnership, signing Form RA-100 constitutes an affirmation under penalty of perjury that the facts stated in the document are true. (Section 15902.08(b).) RA-100 Instructions (REV 04//2017) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 2017 California Secretary of State www.sos.ca.gov/business/be Secretary of State RA-100 Resignation of Agent For Service of Process IMPORTANT -- Read Instructions before completing this form. There is No Fee for filing a Resignation of Agent Upon Whom Process May be Served Copy Fees ­ First page $1.00; each attachment page $0.50; Certification Fee - $5.00 Note: If the entity from which you are resigning is a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership, you can go to the California Secretary of State's Business Search at BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov to verify the exact name of the entity, entity file numb