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Completing the SAMPLE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION FORM is a crucial step for establishing a not-for-profit corporation in New York. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help you navigate the form efficiently and accurately.

Follow the steps to fill out the certificate of incorporation form

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and access it electronically.
2. In the first section, type in the name of your corporation clearly. Ensure the name complies with New York naming regulations.
3. In the second section, confirm that your corporation fits the definition in subparagraph (a)(5) of Section 102 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.
4. For the third section, write down the purpose or purposes for which your corporation is being formed. Be as specific and clear as possible.
5. In the fourth section, indicate the type of corporation by selecting Type A, B, C, or D as appropriate under Section 201 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.
6. In the fifth section, provide the county and state where the corporation's office will be located. Ensure accuracy in your details.
7. For the sixth section, list the names and addresses of at least three initial directors of the corporation. Make sure to follow the required format.
8. In the seventh section, designate the Secretary of State as the agent for the corporation and provide the address where any legal process should be mailed.
9. If your corporation is seeking tax-exempt status, fill out the eighth section as detailed, including any required language per the IRS.
10. Finally, the incorporator or incorporators must sign the form, ensuring that names and addresses are typed or printed clearly beneath signatures.
11. Once all sections are completed, you can save your changes, download the filled form, print it, or share it as necessary.

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