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Certificate of organization

The certificate of organization is the certificate the Secretary of State issues to a Chapter 308B cooperative after its articles are filed; the cooperative's existence begins on filing.

Verified against sources: October 15, 2026Last edited: October 15, 2026

The certificate of organization is what the Secretary of State issues to a cooperative once its articles are filed and the fee is paid: the statute presumes that the secretary of state shall issue it § 308B.215, subd. 3 P1. The cooperative's existence begins when the articles are filed, and its duration is perpetual unless the articles limit it § 308B.235 P1.

See Formation timeline for a 308B cooperative.

Statute sections referenced

Sources

  • P1 Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 308B (Cooperative Associations), Office of the Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota. revisor.mn.gov (primary; accessed October 15, 2026)

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