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1. The registered agent of a partnership may resign the agency by delivering to the secretary of state for filing a statement of resignation, which shall be accompanied by two exact or conformed copies of such statement. The statement of resignation may include a statement that the registered office is also discontinued.
2. After filing the statement of resignation, the secretary of state shall deliver one copy to the registered office of the partnership and the other copy to the chief executive office of the partnership.
3. A statement of resignation takes effect on the earlier of the following:
a. 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first day after the date on which it is filed with the secretary of state.
b. The designation of a new registered agent for the partnership.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XII. Business Entities [Chs. 486-504C] § 486A.1213. Resignation of registered agent - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xii-business-entities-chs-486-504c/ia-code-sect-486a-1213/
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