Rule 423.Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations.
Adopted July 5, 1985 · Not amended since adoption · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 423 provides that service of original process on a partnership or unincorporated association is made by handing a copy to any partner, officer, or registered agent, an agent authorized in writing to receive service, or the person in charge of any regular place of business of the partnership or association.
Service of original process upon a partnership and all partners named in the action or upon an unincorporated association shall be made upon any of the following persons provided the person served is not a plaintiff in the action:
(1)any partner, officer or registered agent of the partnership or association, or
(2)an agent authorized by the partnership or association in writing to receive service of process for it, or
(3)the manager, clerk or other person for the time being in charge of any regular place of business or activity of the partnership or association.
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Plain-English Summary
This rule sets how to serve a partnership or unincorporated association. Service is made by handing a copy to any of the following, so long as the person served is not a plaintiff in the action: a partner, officer, or registered agent of the partnership or association; an agent authorized in writing to receive service for it; or the manager, clerk, or other person for the time being in charge of any regular place of business or activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a partnership or association served?
By handing a copy to a partner, officer, or registered agent, an agent authorized in writing to receive service, or the person in charge of any regular place of business or activity.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 423 adopted July 5, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. 2452; rescinded June 14, 1999, effective September 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 3191. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (256958). (Editor’s Note: The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has suspended its order of June 14, 1999, published at 29 Pa.B. 3191 (June 26, 1999). See 29 Pa.B. 4859 (September 18, 1999).)
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. This rule has not been amended since its adoption. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as:partnership serviceunincorporated association service