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Locate the \"business entity database\" or \"business name search\" link. ... Most states' databases include images of all public filings, including the corporation's articles of incorporation and state annual reports. Most of the states that include images allow the public to download a copy for free.

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Are Articles of Incorporation confidential?

Because it is a matter of public record, specific, detailed, or confidential information about the corporation should not be included in the articles of incorporation.

Are Articles of Incorporation public record?

The information included in the Articles of Incorporation is a matter of public record, meaning that anyone can access it.

Can you look up articles of incorporation?

Locate the "business entity database" or "business name search" link. ... Most states' databases include images of all public filings, including the corporation's articles of incorporation and state annual reports. Most of the states that include images allow the public to download a copy for free.

How do I find my articles of incorporation?

Contact the Department of State or Secretary of State's office where your business filed its articles of incorporation. In many instances, the Secretary of State's office allows businesses to request a copy of their articles of incorporation by phone, or in person.

Are corporate bylaws public record?

The law does not require privately owned corporations to file bylaws in the public record. Public outcry for transparency in business operations causes many corporations to publish company bylaws that might otherwise be private.

Where can I find a company's certificate of incorporation?

Most states file all articles of incorporation via the secretary of state. Visit the government website for the state in which the business has its principal office. If you do not know where the main office is located, go to the government website for any state in which the company has any business office.

Do articles of incorporation show ownership?

To prove you are the only member, provide the articles of organization. These are similar to a corporation's articles of incorporation, listing the members who established the business. As the sole owner, only your name is on the articles of organization, with no additional members added through stock issuance.

What is the evidence of ownership of a corporation?

A share certificate, which serves as circumstantial evidence of share ownership. The stock ledger is what dictates, although evidence of ownership such as a stock purchase agreement, cap table, financial report, tax filing, employment...

How do you determine ownership of a corporation?

Names of owners. Each person's ownership percentage. The total number of shares if applicable.

What is included in articles of incorporation?

Articles of incorporation is a set of formal documents filed with a government body to legally document the creation of a corporation. Articles of incorporation must contain pertinent information such as the firm's name, street address, agent for service of process and the amount and type of stock to be issued.