Statement of Information with the Secretary of State
- Statute:
- California §8210 · Chapter CORP (Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law)
- Topic:
- Records & Disclosure · SI-100 / SI-CID
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
Every mutual benefit corporation shall file a Statement of Information with the Secretary of State at the interval this section requires (every two years for most), listing officers, the principal office, and the agent for service of process. CIDs also file the §5405 CID statement.
📄 Read the official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →
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- What does California §8210 require?
- Every mutual benefit corporation shall file a Statement of Information with the Secretary of State at the interval this section requires (every two years for most), listing officers, the principal office, and the agent for service of process. CIDs also file the §5405 CID statement.
- Who does California §8210 apply to?
- California §8210 applies to Nonprofit associations in California.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §8210?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for California community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of California §8210?
- The official text is published by the California Legislature at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Statement of Information with the Secretary of State?
- SoShiny gives every owner instant, permissioned access to the official records this statute requires — searchable, audit-logged, and exportable for state inspections. The records survive every board turnover because they live in one place, not in someone's inbox. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of California §8210 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a California-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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