Process agent

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A process agent or process server is a representative upon whom court papers may be served. In the US, the role is generally a requirement of US State law and is known as a registered agent, a resident agent or statutory agent. Process agents are also utilized in the US by truck drivers, brokers or freight forwarders^[1] for similar purposes. Process agents that provide nationwide coverage for motor carriers are commonly referred to as blanket companies.^[2]  

In the UK, a process agent is a contractual relationship, permitted by the Civil Procedure Rules.