If the secretary of state finds that articles of merger or articles of consolidation delivered to him conform to law, when all fees have been paid, he shall:

(1) Endorse the word “filed” on the original and the copy and the month, day, and year of filing;

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-25-11

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

(2) File the original in his office; and

(3) Issue a certificate of merger or a certificate of consolidation to which he shall affix the copy.

The certificate of merger or certificate of consolidation, together with the copy of the articles of merger or articles of consolidation affixed thereto, shall be returned to the surviving or new corporation, as the case may be, or its representative.

Source: SL 1965, ch 24, § 43; SL 1989, ch 393, § 28.