Any party may be served by personal, residence, certified mail, or designated delivery service upon an agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process.
§ 25-514.01.Service on agent.
Article 5: Commencement of Actions and Service of Process · Last amended 2011 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceThis section allows any party to be served through an agent who is authorized, either by appointment or by law, to receive service of process on that party’s behalf.
Full Text of § 25-514.01
Source
Laws 1983, LB 447, § 31; Laws 2011, LB669, § 16.
Plain-English Summary
Section 25-514.01 is a short but useful rule: any party — individual, corporation, partnership, or otherwise — may be served by personal, residence, certified mail, or designated delivery service upon an agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process. This covers situations the entity-specific sections do not spell out directly, such as a party who has designated an agent for service under a contract, or an out-of-state business whose registered agent is authorized under Nebraska law to accept service.
Because the section applies to “any party,” it works alongside the specific rules for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and associations rather than replacing them — it is one more valid path when an authorized agent exists, in addition to whatever entity-specific method also applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a party be served through someone other than themselves?
Yes, if that person is an agent authorized, either by appointment or by law, to receive service of process for the party.
What does “authorized by appointment” mean?
It generally refers to an agent a party has specifically designated to accept service, such as an agent named in a contract or business filing.
What does “authorized by law” mean?
It refers to an agent whose authority to accept service comes from a statute rather than from the party’s own designation, such as a registered agent required for certain business entities.
Does this section apply to corporations and partnerships too?
Yes, “any party” covers individuals and entities alike, though corporations, partnerships, and associations also have their own entity-specific service rules that can apply in addition to this one.
What methods of service work for serving an authorized agent?
Personal, residence, certified mail, or designated delivery service, the same set of methods used throughout this article.
Source & verification. Section text and the amendment-history citation are
reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Legislature, Revisor of Statutes, enacted by the
Nebraska Legislature. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
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