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Statutes > Washington > Title-24 > 24-03 > 24-03-145Filing of articles of incorporation.
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, the secretary of state shall, when all fees have been paid as in this chapter prescribed:
(1) Endorse on the articles the word "Filed" and the effective date of the filing.
(2) File the articles.
(3) Issue a certificate of incorporation.
The certificate of incorporation together with an exact or conformed copy of the articles of incorporation will be returned to the incorporators or their representative.
[2002 c 74 § 7; 1982 c 35 § 83; 1967 c 235 § 30.]
Notes: Captions not law -- 2002 c 74: See note following RCW 19.09.020.
Intent -- Severability -- Effective dates -- Application -- 1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.
