Process agents that provide nationwide coverage for motor carriers are commonly referred to as blanket companies.
[4] If a party does not have an address within the United Kingdom, the procedure for serving these papers can be lengthy and complicated, with proof of service particularly difficult in some circumstances.
The role of a process agent is a vitally important service for many businesses dealing with suppliers, banks or tenders in the UK.
Process agents accept service of notices, proceedings or documents on behalf of their overseas clients in situations where it is not possible for them to be served abroad.
Often the lending bank will require the appointment of a UK-based process agent to receive formal notices should the borrower default on the loan.