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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1.6Ch. 4Art. 1§ 4891 Merger Certificate Evidence

§ 4891 Merger Certificate Evidence

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§ 4891 Merger Certificate Evidence

Key Takeaways

  • •After two banks merge, the government gives a paper saying it happened and when.
  • •This paper proves the merge is real and everything was done right.
  • •If someone buys something from the bank, this paper protects them.

Example

Bank A and Bank B merge to become Bank B. You want to buy a house and get a loan from Bank B.

The government gives Bank B a paper saying the merge is official. This paper helps you trust that Bank B is real and your loan is safe.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4891 Merger Certificate Evidence

(a) After a merger becomes effective, the commissioner shall, upon application, issue a certificate under his or her official seal, stating that the disappearing depository corporation merged into the surviving depository corporation and specifying the time at which the merger became effective. (b) Any certificate issued pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be prima facie evidence of the fact of the merger and of the regularity of the proceedings taken for the merger and shall be conclusive evidence of such matters in favor of any innocent purchaser or encumbrancer for value. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1064, Sec. 518. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative July 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 4890 Merger Reporting Requirements
  • § 4930 Conversion Certificate Evidence
  • § 4881 Bank And Industrial Loan Mergers
  • § 4884 Merger Application By Survivor
  • § 4887 Merger Approval And Effectiveness

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 4891.
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