New York §402

Certificate of incorporation; contents

Statute:
New York §402 · Law NPC (Not-for-Profit Corporation Law)
Topic:
Records & Disclosure · Articles
Applies to:
Nonprofit associations

Required contents of the certificate of incorporation: corporate name, type (A/B/C/D), purposes, county of office, and similar items.

certificate of incorporation; contents; purposes; type; name

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Frequently asked

What does New York §402 require?
Required contents of the certificate of incorporation: corporate name, type (A/B/C/D), purposes, county of office, and similar items.
Who does New York §402 apply to?
New York §402 applies to Nonprofit associations in New York.
What happens if our co-op or condo doesn't comply with §402?
Non-compliance with this New York statute can expose the association and its officers to private civil suit, and (for offering-plan / sponsor matters under GBS) to enforcement action by the New York Attorney General's Real Estate Finance Bureau. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
Where can I read the official text of New York §402?
The official text is published by the New York State Legislature at nysenate.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
How does SoShiny help with Certificate of incorporation; contents?
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 New York §402 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a New York-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.

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