CORPORATE SEAL: Having a corporate seal is no longer mandatory by Illinois statute, but including this language will document the fact that the company either does or does not use a seal.
State corporation statutes continue to authorize corporations to adopt and use corporate seals. But do you really need one for your company? In California and New York, the answer is clearly “no.”
The Corporate Resolution Document Has Several Purposes. It can also be used when new officers, directors or members are being added to or replacing current owners. It is a prerequisite to a Certificate of Incumbency. Unless we have a signed and notarized copy we will not be able to prepare this legal document.
The law does not require an LLC Resolution to be notarized or witnessed by any third parties. In concept, there could be a requirement within a certain limited liability company which does require it – but that would be uncommon.
Corporate Resolution Authorizing Filing Select Bankruptcy menu. Select Other. Enter the case number using correct format and ensure case name and number match the document you are filing. Select Document event: Corp Resolution Auth Filing. Select the party filer. Browse, verify and attach the document (PDF file).
A resolution, on the other hand, describes one action taken by the board at a meeting, is prepared separately during the meeting, and is attested to by the secretary of the corporation before the president approves it.
A corporate resolution document does not need to be notarized, although if it involves other transactions then those might have to be notarized. Once the document has been signed off and dated by the chairperson, vice-chairperson, corporate treasurer, and secretary, it becomes a binding document.
Corporate bylaws are legally required in Illinois. Illinois statute §805 ILCS 5/2.20 requires that bylaws be adopted either by shareholders at the first shareholder meeting or by directors at the initial director meeting.
Quick Summary. Corporate seals are not a legal requirement for LLCs but serve as a formal symbol of authenticity on official documents.