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NHTSA Agent for Service of Process — Guides

NHTSA states that foreign manufacturers, assemblers and importers of motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment must designate an agent for service of process before offering covered products for importation into the United States.

Agent designation and manufacturer setup support for foreign manufacturers, assemblers and importers of motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment under 49 CFR Part 551, Subpart D.

Official basis

NHTSA states that foreign manufacturers, assemblers and importers of motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment must designate an agent for service of process before offering covered products for importation into the United States.

How the workflow works

  1. 01

    Confirm the exact regulatory pathway and the role the U.S. contact must perform.

  2. 02

    Collect the manufacturer, product, filing and existing representative information.

  3. 03

    Prepare or coordinate the designation, filing or data handoff and keep the record current.

What we need from you

Legal manufacturer name and address, product or activity description, relevant agency identifiers, existing filing status, and the contact person authorized to coordinate the matter.

Regulatory requirements can change. Verify the current agency instructions for the specific product and filing before relying on a general guide.

U.S. REGULATORY HUB

Need the U.S. side of the workflow to be owned?

Send the agency, product, manufacturer country and current filing status. We will identify the U.S. support path that fits.

Discuss your U.S. setup