Rule 590-7-6-.05 - Forms of Certificates(1) The certificates provided by the Secretary of State shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (a)Certificate of Existence. This certificate is generated from the automated database for active corporations in good standing and in compliance with the applicable filing and annual registration provisions of the Code.(b)Certificate of Search. This certificate is generated from the automated database for entities not found filed of record with the Secretary of State.(c)Certificate of Noncompliance. This certificate is generated from the automated database for domestic and foreign corporations on file with the Secretary of State that are not in good standing and are not in compliance with the applicable filing and annual registration provisions of the Code.(d)Certificate of Registered Agent and Registered Office. This certificate is generated from the automated database and states the registered agent and registered office of record for a domestic or foreign corporation.(e)Certified Copies of Documents. This certificate is generated from the automated database for any document, instrument, or paper relating to a domestic or foreign corporation as available on the automated database, microfilm files, or other records maintained by the Secretary of State.(f)Certificate of Fact - Special Research Request. Certificates of Fact will be prepared and issued if a detailed request is made to the Secretary of State in writing. The staff will not interpret legal documents but will provide certifications of filings, names, and dates after conducting research of the records of the Secretary of State.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-7-6-.05
O.C.G.A. §§ 14-2-130, 14-3-130, 14-5-23.
Original Rule entitled "Forms of Certificates" was filed on June 10, 1987; effective July 1, 1987, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Aug. 7, 1990; eff. Aug. 28, 1990, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Nov. 26, 2018; eff. Dec. 16, 2018.