Service of process in residential tenancy on nonresident party

Wis. Stat. § 704.22
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(1) A party to a residential tenancy in this state who is not a resident of this state shall designate an agent to accept service of process in this state for an action involving the tenancy. The agent shall be a resident of this state or a corporation authorized to do business in this state. If a party is a corporation, the agent is the corporation’s registered agent. (2) Designation of an agent under sub. (1) shall be in writing and filed with the department of financial institutions.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/704.22Fetched: 10/7/2026