Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 24 Corporations And Associations (Nonprofit) - Section 24.06.170 Filing of articles of incorporation

§ 24.06.170. Filing of articles of incorporation

Duplicate originals of the articles of incorporation shall be delivered to the secretary of state. If the secretary of state finds that the articles of incorporation conform to law, he or she shall, when all fees have been paid as in this chapter prescribed:

(1) Endorse on each of such originals the word "filed" and the effective date of the filing thereof.

(2) File one of such originals in his or her office.

(3) Issue a certificate of incorporation to which he or she shall affix one of such originals.

The certificate of incorporation together with the original of the articles of incorporation affixed thereto by the secretary of state shall be returned to the incorporators or their representatives and shall be retained by the corporation.

[1982 c 35 § 128; 1981 c 302 § 5; 1969 ex.s. c 120 § 34.]

Notes:
     Intent -- Severability -- Effective dates -- Application -- 1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.

     Severability -- 1981 c 302: See note following RCW 19.76.100.

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