This bill proposes amendments to Section 59-1-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, aimed at increasing service of process fees and shipping and handling expenses associated with the execution of service of process by certified mail. Specifically, the bill raises the fee for accepting, indexing, and recording service of process from $15 to $20, and increases the shipping and handling fee for certified mail within the United States from $5 to $15, as well as the fee for registered mail outside the United States from $15 to $20.

Additionally, the bill introduces exemptions for certain businesses, specifically foreign veteran-owned businesses, from paying various fees related to the registration and operation of business entities. The exemptions apply to a range of fees outlined in the bill, including those for filing articles of incorporation and registration of trade names. The overall intent of the bill is to adjust the financial obligations associated with service of process while providing relief to veteran-owned businesses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 59-1-2