NHTSA
NHTSA Agent for Service of Process
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.
What this route covers
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.
How the workflow works
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Confirm the exact regulatory pathway and the role the U.S. contact must perform.
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Collect the manufacturer, product, filing and existing representative information.
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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.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
U.S. Agent / service of process
Different agencies use different legal authorities, filing systems and agent concepts. We scope each engagement around the rule that actually applies.
Testing & certification
We are not a testing laboratory or certification body. We work alongside laboratories, TCBs, brokers, importers and compliance advisers.
Agency-specific scope
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.