5 M.R.S. §111: Resignation of clerk or registered agent

1. Statement of resignation. A clerk or registered agent may resign at any time with respect to a represented entity by filing with the Secretary of State a statement of resignation signed by or on behalf of the agent that states:

A. The name of the entity;

B. The name of the agent;

C. That the agent resigns from serving as agent for service of process for the entity; and

D. The name and address of the person to which the agent will send the notice required by subsection 3.

2. Effective date. A statement of resignation takes effect on the earlier of the 31st day after the day on which it is filed or the appointment of a new registered agent for the represented entity.

3. Notice. The clerk or registered agent shall promptly furnish the represented entity notice in a record of the date on which a statement of resignation was filed.

4. Effect of resignation. When a statement of resignation takes effect, the clerk or registered agent ceases to have responsibility for any matter tendered to it as agent for the represented entity. A resignation under this section does not affect any contractual rights the entity has against the agent or that the agent has against the entity.

5. Standing of entity. A clerk or registered agent may resign with respect to a represented entity whether or not the entity is in good standing.