INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR RESERVED NAME

This form is used to reserve the name of a profit or nonprofit corporation in the state of Nebraska.  This form requires very little time to complete, but the state still strongly encourages applicants to consult with an attorney before filling out this form. 

“Application for Reserved Name Step 1”

Before filling out this form, go to the following link: https://www.nebraska.gov/sos/corp/corpsearch.cgi.  Here you can search for corporations in good or bad standing or inactive corporations.  You have the following search options:

·  name starts with

·  name keyword search

·  name sounds like

·  name exact search

·  account number

“Application for Reserved Name Step 2”

After you’ve chosen your type of search, select the type of standing from the dropdown bar and then enter your search criteria. 

“Application for Reserved Name Step 3”

You have other options for checking name availability.  For one, you can tax a request to the Secretary of State’s Office at (402) 471-3666.  You can also send a written request to the following address:

Secretary of State’s Office

P.O. Box 94608

Lincoln, NE 68509-4608

“Application for Reserved Name Step 4”

Enter the name for reservation on the first line within the form.  Make sure the corporation’s name has the proper designation as required by the state. 

“Application for Reserved Name Step 5”

The chairperson of the board of directors, the president, or a selected officer of the corporation needs to sign this form.  If the corporation has yet to form of the directors have not been chosen, an incorporator may sign this form.  The signatory needs to date the form and provide their printed name, title, and address below the signature.  

“Application for Reserved Name Step 6”

Provide a filing fee of $30.00. Send the original and a duplicate to the address at the top of the form. 

“Application for Reserved Name Step 7”

According to §21-2029, subsection (2) of the Nebraska Revise Statutes, the owner of a reserved corporate name may transfer the ownership of the reservation to another person.  In such a case, the original owner must deliver a signed notice of transfer to the Secretary of State.  The notice must include the name and address of the transferee. 

INSTRUCTIONS: NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS OR FARMING CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION SGN 16812

These forms are required in forming a business corporation or a farming corporation in the state of North Dakota.  You’re strongly encouraged to consult with an attorney before completing this form. 

“North Dakota Business or Farming Corporation Articles of Incorporation SGN 16812 Step 1”

Check the appropriate box above the first Article.  List the name of the corporation in Article I.  Make sure the name include one of the following designations: company, corporation, incorporated, limited, or an appropriate abbreviation. 

“North Dakota Business or Farming Corporation Articles of Incorporation SGN 16812 Step 2”

State the name of the commercial registered agent or the noncommercial registered agent in Article 2A.  If you’ve received approval from a noncommercial registered agent, provide their street address in Article 2C. 

“North Dakota Business or Farming Corporation Articles of Incorporation SGN 16812 Step 3”

Check the appropriate box in Article 3.  If you want to delay the effective date, check box 2 and provide an effective date. 

“North Dakota Business or Farming Corporation Articles of Incorporation SGN 16812 Step 4”

State the general purpose of the corporation in Article 4.  If you’re forming a professional corporation, provide specific statements. 

“North Dakota Business or Farming Corporation Articles of Incorporation SGN 16812 Step 5”

State the total number of authorized shares under the corporation in Article 5.  The corporation or farm corporation needs at least one share.  State the par value of each share in Article 5B.  If there is no par value, leave the line blank. 

If the shares are separated into different classes, explain the class, number of shares in each class, and the par value of each share in Article 5C. 

“North Dakota Business or Farming Corporation Articles of Incorporation SGN 16812 Step 6”

If the corporation wants to include any additional Articles, attach separate sheets as needed and specify the additions in Article 6. 

“North Dakota Business or Farming Corporation Articles of Incorporation SGN 16812 Step 7”

List the names and mailing address for each incorporator in Article 7.  All of the incorporators listed within this Article need to sign the bottom of this form.  Provide the name and telephone number of a contact person as well. 

“North Dakota Business or Farming Corporation Articles of Incorporation SGN 16812 Step 9”

The filing fee for this form is $100.00.  You can mail or fax the form.