Processing Articles and Reports

21.
Which of the following steps does your state take when it processes articles of incorporation and periodic reports for corporations?
(Check one in each row.)
    Performed for articles only Performed for periodic reports only Performed for both articles and periodic reports Not performed for articles or reports No response
21a.
Review filings for availability of desired corporation name
21b.
Review filings for presence of all required information and fees
21c.
Determine whether submitted information is in compliance with state law
21d.
Verify with picture IDs the identities of incorporators, directors, or officers
21e.
Use federal criminal records or watch lists to screen names of incorporators, directors, or officers
21f.
Direct staff to look for suspicious activity or fraud in filings
   

 
21g. What other steps does your state take when it processes articles and reports for corporations?
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22.
Which of the following steps does your state take when it processes articles of organization and periodic reports for LLCs?
(Check all that apply in each row.)
    Performed for articles only Performed for periodic reports only Performed for articles and periodic reports Not performed for articles or reports No response
22a.
Review filings for availability of desired company name
22b.
Review filings for presence of all required information and fees
22c.
Determine whether submitted information is in compliance with state law
22d.
Verify with picture IDs the identities of organizers or managers
22e.
Use federal criminal records or watch lists to screen names of organizers or managers
22f.
Direct staff to look for suspicious activity or fraud in filings
   

 
22g. What other steps does your state take when it processes articles and reports for LLCs?
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