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HomeCorporations CodeGENERAL PROVISIONSCh. 4§ 21305 Registration Certificate Issuance

§ 21305 Registration Certificate Issuance

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§ 21305 Registration Certificate Issuance

This law says that when you register something, the Secretary of State must give you a certificate that shows it was registered.

Key Takeaways

  • •Registration triggers a certificate.
  • •The certificate is issued by the Secretary of State.
  • •The certificate proves the registration happened.

Example

You register a new business name with the state.

After you finish the registration, the Secretary of State sends you a paper that says your business name is officially registered.

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§ 21305 Registration Certificate Issuance

Upon the registration, the Secretary of State shall issue his certificate setting forth the fact of the registration. (Enacted by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1038.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

registrationSecretary of Statecertificate

Related Statutes

  • § 21303 Association Registration Application
  • § 21304 Registration Fee Collection
  • § 18200 Unincorporated Association Office Filing
  • § 18215 Association Statement Expiration Notice
  • § 21306 Secretary Of State Registration Records

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 21305.
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