Serving the Arkansas Insurance Department (1 Commerce Way, Little Rock, AR)
Verified Intake Address: 1 Commerce Way, Little Rock, AR 72202 | Jurisdiction: Pulaski County
When suing a foreign, alien, surplus lines, or fraternal benefit insurance company in an Arkansas Circuit, District, or Federal Court—such as for bad-faith claim denial, uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, property casualty losses, or commercial general liability claims—service of process is governed by the Arkansas Insurance Code (Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-301 et seq.) and Ark. Code Ann. § 23-65-202.
While many authorized insurers maintain a designated Arkansas registered agent (such as CT Corporation System or CSC), the Arkansas Insurance Commissioner serves as the statutory agent for service of process for surplus lines insurers, unauthorized insurers under the Unauthorized Insurers Process Act, and insurers designating the Commissioner. Physical intake is located at the Arkansas Insurance Department — Legal Division, 1 Commerce Way, Little Rock, AR 72202 in Pulaski County.
Verified Statutory Intake Details
| Agency & Division | Arkansas Insurance Department (AID) — Legal Division / Service of Process |
|---|---|
| Physical Street Address | 1 Commerce Way, Little Rock, AR 72202 |
| County & City | Pulaski County — Little Rock, AR |
| Governing Arkansas Statutes | Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-301, § 23-65-202, & § 23-65-317 |
| Standard Intake Hours | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT |
| Process Server Delivery Rate | $64 Standard | $109 Rush | $159 Same-Day (Order Online →) |
How Statutory Service on Insurance Carriers Works in Arkansas
- Authorized Foreign & Alien Insurers (
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-301): Every foreign or alien insurer holding a certificate of authority in Arkansas must maintain a registered agent in Arkansas upon whom process may be served. If the insurer fails to appoint or maintain a registered agent, or when statutory service through the Commissioner is elected under applicable provisions, service is delivered to the Arkansas Insurance Department at 1 Commerce Way in Little Rock. - Surplus Lines & Unauthorized Insurers (
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-65-202&§ 23-65-317): Under the Arkansas Surplus Lines Insurance Law and the Unauthorized Insurers Process Act, the Arkansas Insurance Commissioner is irrevocably appointed as the true and lawful attorney upon whom all lawful process may be served in any action, suit, or proceeding instituted by or on behalf of an insured or beneficiary arising out of a contract of insurance in Arkansas. - Duplicate Copies & Forwarding Address: When serving process at 1 Commerce Way, Little Rock, AR 72202, our process server delivers duplicate copies of the summons and complaint along with the exact NAIC number and legal name of the insurance underwriter so the Legal Division can forward notice by registered or certified mail to the insurer’s designated recipient.
Related Arkansas Insurance & Registered Agent Hubs
- Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield — 601 W. Capitol Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201
- The Corporation Company / CT Corp — 124 W. Capitol Ave, Suite 1900, Little Rock, AR 72201
- Corporation Service Company (CSC) — 300 S. Spring St, Suite 900, Little Rock, AR 72201
- Arkansas Secretary of State — Victory Building, 1401 W. Capitol Ave, Suite 250, Little Rock, AR 72201
Ready to serve your legal documents? Submit your Arkansas service order online now → or call (501) 472-8315 for immediate dispatch anywhere in Arkansas.