§ 10001 Corporation Sole Continuation Election

Corporations Code·California

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This rule lets an old corporation‑sole (like a church) that started before March 30, 1878 keep going by filing a special paper with the state.

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•Only a corporation‑sole that started before March 30, 1878 can use this option.
•It must file a certificate with its seal and chief officer’s signature, or file amended articles.
•Doing this keeps the corporation‑sole alive under the current law.

Example

A small town’s historic church was created in 1850 and still exists today.

If the church wants to stay legal under the new rules, it can send the state a certificate with its seal and the pastor’s signature, or it can file updated articles of incorporation.

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§ 10001 Corporation Sole Continuation Election

Any corporation sole formed prior to March 30, 1878, and existing under the laws of this State may elect to continue its existence under this part by filing a certificate to that effect, under its corporate seal, if any, signed by its chief officer, or by filing amended articles of incorporation in the form required in this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1038.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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corporation sole March 30, 1878 certificate amended articles of incorporation

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 10001.

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