North Dakota Code 10-33-103 – Filing of articles of dissolution – Effective date of dissolution – Certificate of dissolution
1. An original of the articles of dissolution must be filed with the secretary of state, together with the fees provided in section 10-33-140. If the secretary of state finds that the articles of dissolution conform, the secretary of state shall issue a certificate of dissolution.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 10-33-103
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. When the certificate of dissolution has been issued by the secretary of state, or on a later date within thirty days after filing if the articles of dissolution so provide, the corporation is dissolved.
3. The secretary of state shall issue to the dissolved corporation, or its legal representative, a certificate of dissolution that contains:
a. The name of the corporation; b. The date the articles of dissolution are effective; and
c. A statement that the corporation was dissolved as of the effective date of dissolution.