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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 1Art. 3§ 9130 Religious Corporation Formation Requirements

§ 9130 Religious Corporation Formation Requirements

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§ 9130 Religious Corporation Formation Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •A religious group must write down its name when it starts.
  • •It must say it’s not for making money, only for religion.
  • •It must give an address where it can get important papers.
  • •It must list where it’s located and where to send mail.

Example

A group of people want to start a church.

They have to write the church’s name, say it’s not for making money, and give addresses for the church and where to send mail.

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

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§ 9130 Religious Corporation Formation Requirements

The articles of incorporation of a corporation formed under this part shall set forth: (a) The name of the corporation. (b) The following statement: “This corporation is a religious corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Nonprofit Religious Corporation Law (primarily or exclusively [insert one or both]) for religious purposes.” [The articles may include a further description of the corporation’s purpose.] (c) The name and street address in this state of the corporation’s initial agent for service of process in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 6210 (made applicable pursuant to Section 9660). (d) The initial street address of the corporation. (e) The initial mailing address of the corporation, if different from the initial street address. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 494, Sec. 24. (SB 1532) Effective January 1, 2013.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

articles of incorporationreligious corporationNonprofit Religious Corporation Lawagent for service of process

Related Statutes

  • § 5130 Nonprofit Corporation Articles Requirements
  • § 7130 Nonprofit Corporation Articles Requirements
  • § 12300 Corporation Formation Requirements
  • § 12301 Unincorporated Association Incorporation
  • § 14004 Corporation Approval Oversight

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 9130.
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