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# What is Process agent?

A person or company designated to receive legal papers for a carrier in a state.

Carriers with operating authority must designate a process agent in every state where they operate, filed with FMCSA on a BOC-3.

Blanket process agent companies cover all states in a single filing.

## Learn more

-   [BOC-3 Filing: What It Is and How to Get a Process Agent](/boc-3)

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