Section 10001.

Cal. Corporations Code - CORP § 10001.
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Any corporation sole formed prior to March 30, 1878, and existing under the laws of this State may elect to continue its existence under this part by filing a certificate to that effect, under its corporate seal, if any, signed by its chief officer, or by filing amended articles of incorporation in the form required in this part.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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