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HomeCorporations Code§ 10003 Religious Corporation Formation Requirements

§ 10003 Religious Corporation Formation Requirements

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§ 10003 Religious Corporation Formation Requirements

This law says what must be included in the papers when creating a religious group as a corporation. It lists the name, who is in charge, where the main office is, and how to replace the leader if needed.

Key Takeaways

  • •The papers must include the name of the religious group.
  • •The leader must be authorized by the group's rules to create the corporation.
  • •The main office location must be stated.
  • •The rules for replacing the leader must be included.

Example

A church wants to officially register as a corporation.

They must write down the church's name, confirm their leader is allowed to do this, say where their main office is, and explain how they'll pick a new leader if the current one leaves.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10003 Religious Corporation Formation Requirements

The articles of incorporation shall state: (a) The name of the corporation. (b) That the officer forming the corporation is duly authorized by the rules, regulations, or discipline of the religious denomination, society, or church to take such action. (c) The county in this State where the principal office for the transaction of the business of the corporation is located. (d) The manner in which any vacancy occurring in the office of the bishop, chief priest, presiding elder, or other presiding officer is required to be filled by the rules, regulations, or constitution of the denomination, society, or church. (Enacted by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1038.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

articles of incorporationreligious denominationprincipal officevacancyrules, regulations, or discipline

Related Statutes

  • § 10004 Corporate Articles Custom Provisions
  • § 10010 Corporation Sole Amendment Rules
  • § 10400 Animal Cruelty Prevention Corporations
  • § 12201.5 Worker Cooperative Earnings Distribution
  • § 12225 Corporate Articles Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 10003.
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