West Virginia Nonprofit Corporation

West Virginia Articles of Incorporation With Non-Profit IRS Attachment

FILE ONE ORIGINAL (Two if you want a filed stamped copy returned to you.)

FILING FEE: $25 (non-profit) * Fee Waived for Veteran-owned corporation

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*** The undersigned, acting as incorporator(s) according to the West Virginia Code §31E-2-202, adopt the following ***

Articles of Incorporation for a West Virginia Non-Profit Domestic Corporation, which shall be perpetual.

1. The name of the West Virginia corporation shall be:

[The name MUST contain one of the required corporate name endings per §31D-4-401 of the West Virginia Code.]

CHECK BOX to indicate you've included one of the REQUIRED CORPORATE NAME ENDINGS.

I confirm the required corporate name ending is included.

2. The address of the principal office of the corporation will be:

Located in the County of (required):

Street:

City: State: Zip Code:

The mailing address of the above location, if different, will be:

Street:

City: State: Zip Code:

3. The physical address (not a PO Box) of the principal place of business in West Virginia, if any:

Street:

City: State: Zip Code:

Located in the County of:

The mailing address of the above location, if different, will be:

Street:

City: State: Zip Code:

4. The name and address of the person (agent) to whom notice of process may be sent, if any, will be:

Name:

Street:

City: State: Zip Code:

5. E-mail address where business correspondence may be received:

6. Website address of the business, if any:

7. Do you own or operate more than one business in West Virginia?

Yes No Decline to answer

If "Yes"... a. How many businesses? b. Located in how many West Virginia counties?

8. The corporation is organized as (check the box below):

NON-PROFIT, NON-STOCK

9. a. The purpose for which this corporation is formed is as follows:

(Describe the type(s) of business activity which will be conducted.)

b. Is the business a Scrap Metal Dealer?

Yes No

10. FOR NON-PROFIT ONLY (Check the statement that applies to your entity.)

Corporation will have NO MEMBERS.

Corporation will have MEMBERS.

11. The name(s) and address(es) of the incorporator(s) is (You must list at least ONE incorporator.)

a)

Name Address City State Zip Code

b)

Name Address City State Zip Code

12. Is the organization a "veteran-owned" organization?

Yes (If "Yes," attach Form DD214)

No

CHECK BOX indicating you have attached Veteran Affairs Form DD214

13. The number of acres of land it holds or expects to hold in West Virginia is:

14. Contact and Signature Information

a. Contact person to reach in case there is a problem with filing:

Phone:

b. Print name of person who is signing articles of incorporation:

*Important Legal Notice Regarding Signature: Any person who signs a document he or she knows is false in any material respect and knows that the document is to be delivered to the secretary of state for filing is guilty of a misdemeanor...

Important Note: This form is a public document. Please do NOT provide any personal identifiable information on this form such as social security number, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, tax identification or driver's license numbers.

Statement Required by IRS to be Included in Articles of Incorporation, Restatement or Amendment for 501(c)(3) Status Approval

Said corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and/or scientific purposes...

Instructions for Filing Articles of Incorporation With Non-Profit IRS Attachment

Before you fill out the application, review the instructions carefully.

Section 1 - Enter the exact name of the corporation.

Section 2 - List the address of the principal office.

Section 3 - Give the physical location in West Virginia, if any.

Section 4 - Provide an agent of process, if any.

Section 5 - List an email address for notifications.

Section 6 - List the website address, if any.

Section 7 - Indicate whether you own or operate more than one business in West Virginia.

Section 8 - Non-profit corporations may not distribute funds to members, directors or officers.

Section 9 - Describe the purpose(s) of the corporation.

Section 10 - Indicate whether the corporation will have members.

Section 11 - List the incorporators.

Section 12 - Indicate whether the organization is veteran-owned.

Section 13 - Enter the number of acres of land in West Virginia.

Section 14 - An incorporator must sign the application.

Filing and Payment Information

Non-Profit Corporation - $25

Veteran-owned entity registration fee waived - $0

Registration fee:

Excess Acreage fee:

$15 per certified copy:

Total fee:

Customer Order Request

Order Processing Requested:

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Name of Entity:

Return filing to:

Contact Name: Phone:

Return Delivery Options:

Email to: Fax to:

Hold for Pick Up Mail to Return Address above FedEx: Acct # UPS: Acct #

Other (explain below):

Order Description:

Total Amount:

Payment Method:

Check/Money Order Cash Credit Card Pre-paid Acct #

e-Payment Authorization

Service Type:

Fax E-mail Mail

Card Type:

Visa Mastercard Discover American Express

Credit Card Number:

V Code:

Credit Card Expiration Date: Month: Year:

Amount to Charge Card: USD $

Entity Name:

Name as it appears on the account:

Billing Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Telephone: Ext.

I authorize the Secretary of State to store this payment information for future payment transactions:

I authorize the Secretary of State to bill an amount not to exceed the following to be charged to the above listed account(s):

Not to Exceed Amount: USD $