Rhode island application certificate 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Rhode Island Application for Certificate of Authority in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the name of your corporation in Line 1. Ensure it matches the name on your Certificate of Good Standing, which must be attached.
3. In Line 2, specify the state or country where your corporation was incorporated.
4. If necessary, modify the name in Section 3 to comply with Rhode Island naming requirements. Complete subsections 3a and 3b as applicable.
5. Provide the date of incorporation and select the duration of your corporation in Line 4.
6. Fill in the principal place of business in Line 5 and provide details for your registered agent in Line 6, ensuring a Rhode Island address is used.
7. Outline the specific purposes for conducting business in Rhode Island in Line 7.
8. List directors' names and addresses if required, or provide principal officers' information as needed in Lines 8a and 8b.
9. Indicate the number of shares authorized for issuance in Line 9, detailing classes and series if applicable.
10. Complete sections regarding property and business percentages located within Rhode Island as per Lines 10 and 11 using provided worksheets.
11. Attach a recent Certificate of Good Standing as specified in Line 12 before finalizing your application.
12. Select an effective date for your application submission in Line 13, then ensure an Authorized Officer signs and dates the form at the end.

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