The application of the corporation for a certificate of authority shall be delivered to the secretary of state.

     If the secretary of state finds that such application conforms to law, the secretary of state shall, when all fees have been paid as in this chapter prescribed:

     (1) Endorse on each of the records the word "Filed," and the date of the filing.

     (2) File the application and the copy of the articles of incorporation and amendments thereto.

     (3) Issue a certificate of authority to conduct affairs in this state.

     An exact or conformed copy of the application bearing the filing endorsement affixed thereto by the secretary of state, shall be returned to the corporation or its representative.

[2004 c 265 § 27; 2002 c 74 § 13; 1986 c 240 § 46; 1982 c 35 § 99; 1969 ex.s. c 163 § 4; 1967 c 235 § 67.]

NOTES:

     Captions not law -- 2002 c 74: See note following RCW 19.09.020.

     Intent -- Severability -- Effective dates -- Application -- 1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.