Upon the filing of the articles of incorporation with the secretary of state, the secretary of state shall issue to the corporation over the great seal of the state a certificate that the articles containing the required documents have been filed in the secretary of state's office.
N.D. Cent. Code § 10-30.6-03
Incorporation
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