(a) The articles of incorporation shall be delivered to the secretary of state. If the secretary of state finds that the articles of incorporation conform to law, the secretary of state shall, when all fees have been paid as in this chapter prescribed:
(1) Endorse on the original the word “Filed”, and the month, day, and year of the filing;
(2) File the original in the secretary of state’s office; and
(3) Issue a certificate of incorporation.
(b) The certificate of incorporation shall be delivered to the incorporators or their representative.