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Articles of Incorporation--Not For Profit Corporation (Florida)

These are the articles of incorporation for a nonprofit corporation in Florida. The form provided here is simply a sample of what the actual Form CR2E006 looks like.


ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

In Compliance with Chapter 617, F.S., (Not for Profit)

ARTICLE I NAME

The name of the corporation shall be: ____________________________

ARTICLE II PRINCIPAL OFFICE

The principal place of business and mailing address of this corporation shall be:

____________________________

____________________________

ARTICLE III PURPOSE

The purpose for which the corporation is organized is:

____________________________

____________________________

ARTICLE IV MANNER OF ELECTION

The manner in which the directors are elected or appointed:

____________________________

____________________________

ARTICLE V INITIAL DIRECTORS/OFFICERS

The name and addresses:

____________________________

____________________________

____________________________

ARTICLE VI INITIAL REGISTERED AGENT AND STREET ADDRESS

The name and Florida street address of the registered agent is:

____________________________

____________________________

____________________________

ARTICLE VII INCORPORATOR

The name and address of the Incorporator is:

____________________________

____________________________

____________________________

Having been named as registered agent to accept service of process for the above stated corporation at the place designated in this certificate, I am familiar with and accept the appointment as registered agent and agree to act in this capacity.

Signature/Registered Agent ____________________________

Date ____________________________

Signature/Incorporator ____________________________

Date ____________________________


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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM
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The following are instructions, a transmittal letter and sample articles of incorporation pursuant to Chapter 617, Florida Statutes (F.S.)

NOTE: THIS IS A BASIC FORM MEETING MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.

The Division of Corporations strongly recommends that corporate documents be reviewed by your legal counsel. The Division is a filing agency and as such does not render any legal, accounting, or tax advice.

Organizations should call 1-800-829-1040 if they wish to claim exemption from federal tax obligations as described in section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code. Chapter 496, F.S., requires charitable organizations or sponsors intending to solicit contributions from the public in the state of Florida to register annually with the Division of Consumer Services. They may be reached at (850) 488-2221 or 1-800-435-7352 for more information.

A preliminary search for name availability can be made on the Internet through the Division's records at www.sunbiz.org. Preliminary name searches and name reservations are no longer available from the Division of Corporations. You are responsible for any name infringement that may result from your corporate name selection.

Pursuant to Chapter 617.0202, F.S., the articles of incorporation must set forth the following:

Article I: The name of the corporation must include a corporate suffix such as Corporation, Corp., Incorporated, or Inc.; "Company" or "Co." may not be used as a corporate suffix by a nonprofit corporation.

Article II: The principal place of business and mailing address of the corporation.

Article III: The specific purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized. A general statement of "any and all lawful business" will not be sufficient.

Article IV: The manner in which the Directors are elected or appointed.

Article V: The names and street addresses of the Directors/Officers (optional) When naming Directors, 3 must be listed. The names of officers/directors may be required to apply for a license, open a bank account, etc.

Article VI: The name and Florida street address of the initial Registered Agent. The Registered Agent must sign in the space provided and type or print his/her name below signature accepting the designation as Registered Agent.

Article VII: The name and address of the Incorporator. The Incorporator must sign in the space provided and type or print his/her name below signature.

An Effective Date: Add a separate article if applicable or necessary: An effective date may be added to the Articles of Incorporation, otherwise the date of receipt will be the file date. (An effective date can not be more than five (5) business days prior to the date of receipt or ninety (90) days after the date of filing).

The fee for filing a not for profit corporation is:

Filing Fee $35.00

Designation of Registered Agent $35.00

Certified Copy (optional) $8.75 (plus $1 per page for each page over 8, not to exceed a maximum of $52.50).

Certificate of Status (optional) $8.75

(Make checks payable to Department of State)

Mailing Address:

Department of State
Division of Corporations
P.O. Box 6327
Tallahassee, FL 32314
(850) 487-6052

Street Address:

Department of State
Division of Corporations
409 E. Gaines St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 487-6052

TRANSMITTAL LETTER


Department of State
Division of Corporations
P. O. Box 6327
Tallahassee, FL 32314

SUBJECT: _____________________________ (PROPOSED CORPORATE NAME - MUST INCLUDE SUFFIX)

Enclosed is an original and one (1) copy of the articles of incorporation and a check for:

____ $70.00 Filing Fee

____ $78.75 Filing Fee & Certificate of Status

ADDITIONAL COPY REQUIRED

____ $78.75 Filing Fee & Certified Copy

____ $87.50 Filing Fee, Certified Copy & Certificate

FROM:

Name (Printed or typed) _____________________________

Address _____________________________

City _____________________________

State _____________________________

Zip _____________________________

Daytime Telephone number _____________________________


NOTE: Please provide the original and one copy of the articles.

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