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Articles Of Incorporation For Use By Ecclesiastical Corps 503 - Michigan
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BCS/CD-503 (Rev. 04/11) MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES Date Received This document is effective on the date filed, unless a subsequent effective date within 90 days after received date is stated in the document. Name Address City State ZIP Code EFFECTIVE DATE: Document will be returned to the name and address you enter above. If left blank, document will be returned to the registered office. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION For use by Ecclesiastical Corporations (Please read information and instructions on the last page) We, the undersigned, desiring to become incorporated under the provisions of Act No. 327, P.A. of 1931, do hereby make, execute and adopt the following articles of association, to-wit: FIRST The name assumed by this corporation and by which it shall be known in law, is: SECOND 1. The location of said church or society shall be in the city (or village) of: county of, State of Michigan. 2. The name of the resident agent at the registered office is: , and 3. The address of its registered office in Michigan is: , Michigan (Street Address) (City) (ZIP Code) 4. The mailing address of the registered office in Michigan if different than above: , Michigan (Street Address or P.O. Box) (City) (ZIP Code) THIRD The time for which the corporation shall be created shall be perpetual. (If term is for a fixed number of years, then state the number of years instead of perpetual.) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com FOURTH The members of the church or society shall worship and labor together according to the discipline, rules and usages of the church in the United States of American (other jurisdiction as the case may be), as from time to time authorized and declared by the (here insert the name of the higher ecclesiastical body or bodies, if any, authorized to determine such question) FIFTH (Insert any desired additional provisions authorized by the Act; attach additional pages if needed.) In witness whereof, the parties hereby associating, for the purposes of giving legal effect to these articles hereunto sign our names and places of residence: Done at the city (or village) of county of this day of This document requires at least three notarized signatures (Signatures) (No.) (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) and State of Michigan, , State of County of Subscribed and sworn to before me this by } ss. day of , (NOTARY MUST LIST NAMES OF ALL PERSONS SIGNING) . (Signature of Notary) Notary Public for State of (Notary Seal) My commission expires County, American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com BCS/CD-503 (Rev. 04/11) Name of person or organization remitting fees. Preparer's Name Business telephone number ( ) INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS 1. This form may be used to draft your Articles of Incorporation. A document required or permitted to be filed under the act cannot be filed unless it contains the minimum information required by the act. The format provided contains only the minimal information required to make the document fileable and may not meet your needs. This is a legal document and agency staff cannot provide legal advice. 2. Submit one original of this document. Upon filing, the document will be added to the records of the Bureau of Commercial Services. The original will be returned to your registered office address, unless you enter a different address in the box on the front of this document. Since this document will be maintained on electronic format, it is important that the filing be legible. Documents with poor black and white contrast, or otherwise illegible, will be rejected. 3. This document is to be used pursuant to the provisions of sections 178 through 185 of Act 327, P.A. of 1931, by three or more persons desiring to form a church corporation for the purpose of teaching and spreading of religious beliefs and principles. The provisions of Act 162, Public Acts of 1982 are also applicable unless otherwise provided in, or inconsistent with, Act 327. 4. Article Second - A post office box may be designated as the street address of the registered office. 5. Article Fourth - If it is an independent church, or if there is no higher ecclesiastical body, insert the word "none". 6. This document is effective on the date endorsed "filed" by the Bureau. A later effective date, no more than 90 days after the date of delivery may be stated. 7. The Act requires that this document be signed in ink, before a notary, by three or more persons. The addresses of the signers should be complete, including street number and name, city, state and ZIP Code. 8. FEES: Make remittance payable to the State of Michigan. Include corporation name and identification number on check or money order. Filing Fee....................................................................................................................................................................................$ 10.00 Franchise Fee.............................................................................................................................................................................$ 10.00 Total Fees...................................................................................................................................................................................$ 20.00 Submit with check or money order by mail: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Commercial Services Corporation Division P.O. Box 30054 Lansing, MI 48909 To submit in person: 2501 Woodlake Circle Okemos, MI Telephone: (517) 241-6470 Fees may be paid by check, money order, VISA or Mastercard when delivered in person to our office. MICH-ELF (Michigan Electronic Filing System): First Time Users: Call (517) 241-6470, or visit our website at http://www.michigan.gov/corporations Customer with MICH-ELF Filer Account: Send document to (517) 636-6437 LARA is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids, services and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Optional expedited service. Expedited review and filing, if fileable, is available for all documents for profit corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and nonprofit corporations. The nonrefundable expedited service fee is in addition to the regular fees applicable to the specific document. Please complete a separate BCS/CD-272 form for expedited service for eac
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