Subdivision 1.Filing required.

Articles of incorporation and articles of amendment must be filed with the secretary of state.

Subd. 2.Effective date.

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Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 317A.151

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

Articles of incorporation are effective and corporate existence begins when the articles of incorporation are filed with the secretary of state accompanied by a payment of $70, which includes a $35 incorporation fee in addition to the $35 filing fee required by section 317A.011, subdivision 8. Articles of amendment are effective when filed with the secretary of state or at another time within 31 days after filing if the articles of amendment so provide.