The New York Authorization of Agent for Service is a legal document that allows a person or business to appoint an agent to act on their behalf when dealing with business and legal matters in the state of New York. It is used to formally grant the agent the authority to represent the principal in all matters related to the state of New York, including filing court documents, registering or filing documents with the New York Division of Corporations, and receiving documents from the state. There are two types of New York Authorization of Agent for Service: General Authorization and Limited Authorization. A General Authorization grants the agent broad powers to act on behalf of the principal in all matters related to the state of New York, while a Limited Authorization grants the agent only specific powers as outlined in the document.