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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 2Ch. 2Art. 3§ 5615 Securities Permit Application Requirements

§ 5615 Securities Permit Application Requirements

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§ 5615 Securities Permit Application Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You need to fill out a form to sell stocks or investments.
  • •The form must include details about the company and how the stocks will be sold.
  • •You have to pay a fee to apply.

Example

A company wants to sell stocks to raise money.

They must fill out a form with details about the company, how the stocks will be sold, and pay a fee. If they don't, they can't sell the stocks.

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

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§ 5615 Securities Permit Application Requirements

An application for a permit to sell securities shall be in writing, verified as provided in the Code of Civil Procedure for the verification of pleadings, and shall be filed in the office of the commissioner by the association or the selling stockholders. The application shall include the following: (a) Regarding the association. (1) The names and addresses of its officers. (2) The location of its office. (3) A balance sheet or statement of its financial condition as of a date within 90 days of the filing date. (4) A copy of all minutes of any proceedings of its directors, shareholders, or stockholders relating to or affecting the issue of such securities. (b) Regarding the offering. (1) A brief description of the method by which the securities are to be offered for sale, including the offering price and the underwriting commissions and expense, if any. (2) A copy of a prospectus or advertisement or other description of the securities prepared for distribution or publication in accordance with requirements prescribed by the commissioner. (3) A copy of any contract concerning the sale of the securities. (4) With respect to any permit issued pursuant to Section 5614, the names and addresses of the selling stockholders and of the officers of any selling corporation and the partners of any selling partnership. (c) Such additional information as the commissioner may require. (d) An application fee as prescribed by the commissioner pursuant to Section 9001. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 718, Sec. 6.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

applicationpartnershipcorporationcommissioncontractshareholderoffersecurities

Related Statutes

  • § 28116 Mortgage Servicer Licensing Investigation
  • § 5613 Securities Sale Permit Requirement
  • § 30204 Securities Depository License Application
  • § 50121 Residential Mortgage Lender Licensing
  • § 50122 Residential Mortgage License Application

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 5615.
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