§ 837 Foreign Corporation Application Requirements
This law tells foreign companies that want to do business in the state they must file paperwork showing they’re allowed to operate and name a local representative to receive legal papers.
A foreign insurance company based in another country wants to sell policies in the state.
The company must file a certificate from its home jurisdiction proving it can do business here and must name the state insurance commissioner as its legal agent to receive any lawsuits, so any court papers are treated the same as if the company were based locally.
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§ 837 Foreign Corporation Application Requirements
Last verified: January 11, 2026