The Secretary of State or his or her agent shall receive the incoming annual registrations. It is the responsibility of the Division to promptly process and record the filing of annual registrations pursuant to the Code. The Division may designate an agent or agents to assist in the administrative duties concerning annual registrations.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-7-4-.01
O.C.G.A. §§ 14-2-130, 14-3-130, 14-5-23.