As used in this chapter, “Reformed” congregation, church or society means and includes those which were formerly designated by the name “Reformed Dutch” congregation, church or society. The minister or ministers, elders and deacons, for the time being, or if there be no minister or ministers, the elders and deacons, for the time being, of every Reformed congregation, shall be trustees of the same and become a corporation by the name such trustees shall assume, in the following manner:

Such trustees shall certify the name they assume under their hands and seals, and transmit the certificate to the clerk of the county, who shall forthwith record the same, for which service he shall be entitled to receive the fee provided in section 22:2-19 of the title Fees and Costs. Thereupon the trustees shall be a corporation by the name and title stated in such certificate.