Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Iowa Code Title XII. Business Entities [Chs. 486-504C] § 490.503. Resignation of registered agent

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. A registered agent may resign as agent for a corporation by delivering to the secretary of state for filing a statement of resignation signed by the agent which shall state all of the following:

a. The name of the corporation.

b. The name of the agent.

c. The agent resigns from serving as registered agent for the corporation.

d. The address of the corporation to which the agent will deliver the notice required by subsection 3.

2. A statement of resignation takes effect on the earlier of the following:

a. 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first day after the day on which it is filed by the secretary of state.

b. The designation of a new registered agent for the corporation.

3. A registered agent promptly shall deliver to the corporation notice of the date on which a statement of resignation was delivered to the secretary of state for filing.

4. When a statement of resignation takes effect, the person that resigned ceases to have responsibility under this chapter for any matter thereafter tendered to it as agent for the corporation. The resignation does not affect any contractual rights the corporation has against the agent or that the agent has against the corporation.

5. A registered agent may resign with respect to a corporation regardless of whether the corporation is in good standing.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XII. Business Entities [Chs. 486-504C] § 490.503. Resignation of registered agent - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xii-business-entities-chs-486-504c/ia-code-sect-490-503/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard