Series 63 practice questioneasyConsent to Service of Process
Under the Uniform Securities Act, which of the following individuals must file a consent to service of process when initially registering in a state?
- AAll broker-dealer agents✓ Correct answer
- BState securities Administrators
- COnly issuers of exempt securities
- DPersons applying for federal registration only
Explanation
Why A — All broker-dealer agents
All broker-dealer agents must file a consent to service of process when registering in a state per USA Section 414(g). Administrators do not register, issuers of exempt securities do not generally register, and federal registration does not substitute for state requirements.
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