How a registered agent can resign

(a) A registered agent may resign at any time with respect to a represented entity by filing with the director a certified statement of resignation signed by or on behalf of the agent that states: (1) The name of the entity; (2) The name of the agent; (3) That the agent resigns from serving as agent for service of process for the entity; and (4) The name and address of the person to which the agent will send the notice required by subsection (c). (b) A statement of resignation takes effect on the earlier of the thirty-first day after the day on which it is filed or the appointment of a new registered agent for the represented entity. (c) The registered agent shall promptly furnish the represented entity notice in a record of the date on which a statement of resignation was filed. (d) When a statement of resignation takes effect, the registered agent ceases to have responsibility for any matter tendered to it as agent for the represented entity. A resignation under this section does not affect any contractual rights the entity has against the agent or that the agent has against the entity. (e) A registered agent may resign with respect to a represented entity whether or not the entity is in good standing.