{"code":"CORP","codeName":"Corporations Code","section":"5133","citation":"Corp. Code, § 5133","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 1. CORPORATIONS [100. - 14707.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. NONPROFIT CORPORATION LAW [5000. - 10841.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-1/division-2"},{"name":"PART 2. NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATIONS [5110. - 6910.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-1/division-2/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Organization and Bylaws [5110. - 5160.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-1/division-2/part-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Articles of Incorporation [5130. - 5134.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-1/division-2/part-2/chapter-1/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 567.","effective":null,"html":"<p>For all purposes other than an action in the nature of quo warranto, a copy of the articles of a corporation duly certified by the Secretary of State is conclusive evidence of the formation of the corporation and prima facie evidence of its corporate existence.</p>","text":"For all purposes other than an action in the nature of quo warranto, a copy of the articles of a corporation duly certified by the Secretary of State is conclusive evidence of the formation of the corporation and prima facie evidence of its corporate existence.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/articles-of-incorporation-5133","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}