(a) Service of process under section 484 of this title shall be made by leaving a copy of the process with a fee of $20.00 with the Secretary or in his or her office. That service shall be sufficient service upon the person, provided that a copy of the process with the officer's return, showing service upon the Secretary as provided in this section, is sent by the plaintiff to the defendant by registered mail, and provided further that the plaintiff's affidavit of compliance with this section is filed with the process in court. The Secretary shall file copies served upon him or her as provided by this section, and show upon each copy the day and hour of service.

(b) This manner of service shall be in addition to all existing manner of service, rights, and remedies. (Added 1985, No. 222 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)