Legal Question in Technology Law in California

For the purposes of the DMCA safe harbor as well as for registered agents, you cannot use a PO Box, It has to be a bona fide address. I will not comment as to whether the service you referred to will qualify, but just make sure it is not just a PO Box.

Keep in mind as well that you are required under the DMCA to register that contact person or entity with the US Copyright Office as well.

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Frank

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An address for service of process must be a "physical" address, a real place. Also, it must be a place that is attended, at least sometimes -- you can't use the address of a vacant lot. There is no prohibition against using a home address when the resident works elsewhere 9 to 5, because process servers know this and will come at 7 a.m. and/or 7 p.m. If you don't want to use your home address, you can make an arrangement with someone else to be your agent for service of process, such as your lawyer or CPA. I have even used a secretarial service-- but keep in mind that the person nominated as your agent must knowingly accept the duty, and might want to charge a fee. Also, the registered agent's name usually must appear on the form where designated by you as your agent.