§ 17313 Fidelity Corporation Approval Process

Financial Code·California

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This law says the commissioner has to look at and say OK to a company's articles of incorporation and bylaws before the company can file them with the Secretary of State.

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•The commissioner must review the articles and bylaws first.
•Approval is required before filing with the Secretary of State.
•This rule has been in effect since October 2, 1985.

Example

A group wants to start a new business called Fidelity Corporation and they write up their articles of incorporation and bylaws.

Before they can officially file those papers with the state, the commissioner must review them and give approval.

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§ 17313 Fidelity Corporation Approval Process

The commissioner shall review and approve the articles of incorporation and bylaws of Fidelity Corporation before they are filed with the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1560, Sec. 11. Effective October 2, 1985.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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commissioner articles of incorporation bylaws Fidelity Corporation Secretary of State

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 17313.

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