New Jersey · New Jersey Revised Statutes — Title 39, Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation
N.J.S.A. Title 39 § 39:3-7: Power of attorney given by nonresident; service of process
What this law says, in plain English
Nonresident motor vehicle owners must file a power of attorney with the commissioner designating them to receive legal papers for lawsuits arising from vehicle operation in the state. Service occurs by filing at the commissioner's office with a two-dollar fee.
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