INSTRUCTIONS: CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION SOS FORM 0001-10/9

Before filling out this form, check the availability of the proposed corporate name by calling the Secretary of State’s Office at (405) 521-3912.  You can reserve the name up to 60 days for $10 by submitting a name reservation application. 

“Certificate of Incorporation SOS Form 0001-10/9 Step 1”

Provide the name of the corporation in section 1.  Make sure the name contains one of the following designations: association, company, corporation, club, foundation, fund, incorporated, institute, society, syndicate, limited, or an appropriate abbreviation.  Make sure all abbreviations are written in Roman characters or letters. 

“Certificate of Incorporation SOS Form 0001-10/9 Step 2”

List the name and street address for the registered agent and registered office in Oklahoma in section 2.  The registered agent needs to maintain a business during the same business hours of the corporation in order to receive any process of service in the future. 

“Certificate of Incorporation SOS Form 0001-10/9 Step 3”

Provide a date in section 3 if the duration of the corporation is any less than perpetual.  Otherwise, leave the line blank. 

“Certificate of Incorporation SOS Form 0001-10/9 Step 4”

Provide purposes why the corporation is being formed in section 4. 

“Certificate of Incorporation SOS Form 0001-10/9 Step 5”

Provide the number of common stock and preferred stock in section 5 along with the par value of each stock. 

“Certificate of Incorporation SOS Form 0001-10/9 Step 6”

List the names and mailing addresses of the directors in section 6 if the powers of the incorporators are terminated after filing the Certificate. 

“Certificate of Incorporation SOS Form 0001-10/9 Step 7”

In section 7, list the name and mailing address of all the incorporators.  If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet.  All of the incorporators need to sign the bottom of this form. 

“Certificate of Incorporation SOS Form 0001-10/9 Step 8”

The minimum filing fee is $50.00 plus $1.00 per every $1,000 on total authorized capital.  Make the check or money order payable to Oklahoma Secretary of State.  Then, mail the documents and filing fee to the following address:

Secretary of State

2300 N Lincoln Blvd., Room 101

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4897

You can also deliver the documents in person at the Secretary of State’s office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the workweek. 

INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (PROFIT CORPORATION)

Use these articles to establish a corporation in the state of Pennsylvania. You should type this form, but you can use black ink as well. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 1”

Check the appropriate space at the top of the form.  Then, provide a name and address for a return address. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 2”

Provide the proposed name in Article I.  Make sure the name has one of the following designations: corporation, incorporated, limited, company, or appropriate abbreviation. If forming a professional corporation, use the term “Professional Corporation” or “P.C.”

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 3”

List the street address for the corporation’s registered office in Article 2a.  List the name of the commercial registered office provider and the county in Article 2b. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 4”

Enter the total number of authorized shares in Article 4.  In the next section, make a list of the names and street addresses of the incorporators.  If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 5”

If the incorporators want to delay the effective date for opening business, provide a specific date in Article 6. If any other provisions are necessary, attach a separate sheet with the corresponding Articles.

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 6”

If you’re forming a cooperative corporation, complete Article 9.  Strike out the term that doesn’t apply and provide the common bond of membership on the line provided. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 7”

The incorporators need to sign the bottom of this form.  You should then file the following forms with this document:

· necessary governmental approvals

· necessary copies of form DSCB:17.2.3 (Consent to Appropriation of Name)

· one copy of completed form DSCB:15-134A (Docketing Statement)

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 8”

The filing fee for this form is $125.  Make the check payable to Department of State.  Attach of the documents and send the completed forms to the following address:

Department of State

Corporation Bureau

P.O. Box 8722

Harrisburg, PA 787-1057

INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR AN LLC GA 241

This form allows an out-of-state or foreign corporation currently in existence to establish an office in the state of Georgia.  The form is fairly straightforward, but a limited liability company is still encouraged to hire an attorney. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for an LLC GA 241 Step 1”

The filing party should provide their email address at the top of this form.  The Secretary of State will inform the party when the application has been received. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for an LLC GA 241 Step 2”

Provide the name of the limited liability company in part one.  If they’ve reserved their name in the state of Georgia, provide a name reservation number as well.  Also, state the date when business commenced or was proposed in the state of Georgia.  If the date is more than 30 days to the date the application reach the Secretary of State, the LLC will have to pay a $500 fine. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for an LLC GA 241 Step 3”

State the name of the filing person on the first line in part 2.  Additionally, list the filing person’s telephone number and address including city, state, and zip code. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for an LLC GA 241 Step 4”

List the jurisdiction of the corporation (state or country) in part 3.  Provide the original date of organization as well.  Indicate the address for the principal place of business in part 4 including city, state, and zip code. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for an LLC GA 241 Step 5”

List the name for the registered agent in Georgia in part 5.  Also, print registered office street address for the registered agent on the second line. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for an LLC GA 241 Step 6”

List the name and address of the person who has responsibility of the LLC’s records in part 6.  Provide the address where the records are physically stored in part 7. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for an LLC GA 241 Step 7”

The form requires an authorized signature and date at the bottom.  This form also requires a $225.00 filing fee made payable to the Secretary of State.  Mail the form and filing fees to the following address:

Office of Secretary of State

Corporations Division

237 Coliseum Drive

Macon, Georgia 31217-3858