About Designation of Process Agent
This form lets an appointed estate representative name the court clerk, or another person listed, as agent to accept service of process and notice in actions concerning the estate.
When you'd use it: The form is for use by a nonresident personal representative or guardian who needs an agent to accept legal papers and notices for the estate.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Designation of Process Agent is published as a PDF by the Arkansas courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: arcourts.gov
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Designation of Process Agent in Arkansas
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Designation of Process Agent (Form 9) when the form is for use by a nonresident personal representative or guardian who needs an agent to accept legal papers and notices for the estate. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Arkansas probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Designation of Process Agent carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Designation of Process Agent to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Arkansas county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).