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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 2§ 213 Corporate Bylaws Access Requirements

§ 213 Corporate Bylaws Access Requirements

Corporations Code·California
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§ 213 Corporate Bylaws Access Requirements

This law says a corporation must keep its up‑to‑date bylaws at its main office in the state (or at its main business office in the state) so shareholders can look at them during normal business hours, and if the corporation has no office in the state it must mail a copy to any shareholder who asks in writing.

Key Takeaways

  • •Corporations must keep a current copy of their bylaws at their main office in the state.
  • •Shareholders can look at the bylaws during reasonable office hours.
  • •If the corporation has no office in the state, it must send a copy to any shareholder who asks in writing.

Example

Jane owns shares in a company that is based in another state. She writes a letter asking for a copy of the company’s bylaws. The company must send her the latest bylaws because it has no office in Jane’s state.

Because the company’s main office isn’t in the state, the law requires it to provide a copy of the bylaws to any shareholder who makes a written request.

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

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§ 213 Corporate Bylaws Access Requirements

Every corporation shall keep at its principal office in this state, or if its principal office is not in this state at its principal business office in this state, the original or a copy of its bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours. If the principal office of the corporation is outside this state and the corporation has no principal office in this state, it shall upon the written request of any shareholder furnish to such shareholder a copy of the bylaws as amended to date. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 617, Sec. 8. (SB 1202) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

corporationbylawsshareholdersprincipal office

Related Statutes

  • § 207 Corporate Business Powers
  • § 208 Corporate Power Limitations Enforcement
  • § 29103 Corporate Liability Separation
  • § 12351 Board Meeting Notice Requirements
  • § 12353 Corporate Officer Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 213.
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