WV SB852

Increases the fee for acceptance, indexing, and recordation of service of process from $15 to $20

Raises shipping and handling expenses for execution of service of process by certified mail within the United States from $5 to $15

Increases shipping and handling expenses for service of process by registered mail outside the United States from $15 to $20

Extends fee exemptions for veteran-owned and active-duty member businesses to include foreign (out-of-state) business entity registration fees such as certificates of authority and registrations for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and trusts