Who is typically designated to receive service of process for a business?

• A. Statutory Agent
• B. Registered Mail
• C. Customer
• D. Attorney of Record

Answer: (A)

When serving a business, the document must be delivered to the person or entity officially designated to receive service on behalf of that business. That designated recipient is the statutory agent (often called the registered agent in many jurisdictions). The statutory agent is the official point of contact for legal notices, so serving papers there ensures the business has proper notice and can respond.

In Arizona, businesses are required to designate a statutory/registered agent who can accept service of process at the agent’s address. Serving the papers to that agent is typically sufficient to bind the business to the action. If the agent can’t be found, there are specific rules for alternative service, but the usual and best target is the statutory agent.

The other options don’t fit as the standard recipient: registered mail is a method of sending mail, not the recipient; a customer is not a designated recipient for service; and although an attorney of record can sometimes receive service if appropriate, the typical rule is to serve the statutory agent first to ensure proper notice to the business.