Do Secretary of State requires original signature on Articles of Incorporation ?
No, not require original signature on Articles of Incorporation, read below corporation code sec. 17 & 17-1. 17. “Signature” includes mark when the signer cannot write, such signer’s name being written near the mark by a witness who writes his own name near the signer’s name; but a signature by mark can be acknowledged or can serve as a signature to a sworn statement only when two witnesses so sign their own names thereto. 17.1. (a) In addition to the definition set forth in Section 17, the term “signature” includes a signature in a facsimile document filed pursuant to this code or pursuant to regulations adopted under this code, and presented to the Secretary of State. (b) The terms “signed” and “executed,” when used with respect to the documents filed pursuant to this code or pursuant to regulations adopted under this code, and presented to the Secretary of State, include a document bearing a signature under subdivision (a). (c) The Secretary of State shall accept facsimile signature
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