Sec. 12. (a) An entity that has had its registration revoked under section 11(b) of this chapter may, not later than five (5) years after the effective date of the revocation, apply to the secretary of state for reinstatement. The application for reinstatement must include all the following:

(1) The name of the entity.

(2) The effective date of the revocation of the entity’s registration.

(3) A statement that the ground or grounds for revocation of the entity’s registration either did not exist or have been eliminated.

(4) A statement that the entity’s name satisfies the requirements of IC 23-0.5-3-1 or section 6 of this chapter.

(5) A certificate from the department of state revenue stating that all taxes owed by the entity have been paid.

     (b) If the secretary of state determines that the application contains the information required under subsection (a) and that the information is correct, the secretary of state shall:

(1) cancel the certificate of revocation of the entity’s registration;

(2) prepare a certificate of reinstatement that specifies:

(A) that the revocation of the entity’s registration has been canceled; and

(B) the date that the reinstatement is effective; and

(3) file the original certificate of reinstatement.

     (c) When the certificate of reinstatement is effective, the certificate of reinstatement relates back to and is considered to take effect as of the effective date of the revocation of the entity’s registration and the entity resumes carrying on its business as if the revocation of the entity’s registration had never occurred.

As added by P.L.118-2017, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.52-2018, SEC.21.