Service of Process Forwarding Request (Secretary of State) - Form 2401

This form is used to ask the Texas Secretary of State to officially deliver legal papers to a business entity. It asks for details about the case, the people involved, and where the papers should be sent.

The court describes it as: Use this form to serve the Texas Secretary of State in place of a business entity.

Common questions

What is this form for?

This form is a request to the Secretary of State to handle the service of legal papers for a business entity.

What do I need to submit with this form?

You must submit the Form 2401, two exact copies of the documents being served, and payment for the required fees.

Will I get the documents by email?

No, the certificate of service will be mailed to the address you provide on the form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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