HB 5222
Providing for an increase service of process fees and fees in shipping and handling expenses for execution of service of process
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes to increase fees charged by the Secretary of State for various business entity services, including filing, recording, and issuing certificates. It also aims to raise fees for shipping and handling expenses associated with serving legal documents. A key provision includes exemptions for foreign veteran-owned businesses and active-duty member businesses. The bill establishes a special revenue account to fund the office of the Secretary of State and outlines procedures for handling prepaid fees.
Key provisions
- Increases fees for filing, recording, and issuing business entity certificates.
- Increases fees for shipping and handling expenses for service of process by certified mail.
- Provides exemptions for foreign veteran-owned businesses and active-duty member businesses.
- Creates a special revenue account (Service Fees and Collections Account) to fund the Secretary of State’s office.
- Establishes a separate account (General Administrative Fees Account) for specific fees, effective July 1, 2008.
- Allows for expedited service fees up to $500, effective July 1, 2017.
- Provides for prepaid fees and services account for customer convenience.
- Specifies exemptions for certain fees for foreign veteran-owned businesses and active-duty member businesses.
Who is affected
- Businesses registered in West Virginia
- Individuals and entities seeking to register businesses in West Virginia
- Attorneys and process servers
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