Section 29 Foreign Nonprofit Corporation

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The following form can be obtained on the Missouri Secretary of State's website at:

www.sos.mo.gov/forms.asp

NONPROFIT CORPORATION APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO DO BUSINESS IN MISSOURI

Before qualifying to do business in Missouri, you may wish to review Section 355.751. which describes exemptions from qualification for foreign corporations engaged in certain activities. If you are exempt, you may still be responsible for filings with other agencies.

Enclosed are forms upon which you may apply for a certificate of authority. In completing the form, the following will assist you:

1. You must use our forms.

2. Forms must be accompanied by a current "Certificate of Good Standing/Existence" (within 60 days) from the parent state. This must be an original with original seals and signatures. This certificate can normally be obtained from your Secretary of State or authority which issues corporate charters, for a fee. We do not require copies of Articles of Incorporation.

3. The filing fee is $25.00. (The check should be made payable to Director of Revenue)

4. By law. the corporation must list a registered agent and the agent's address in Missouri.

5. The necessary documents should be...