Upon presentation of the articles of dissolution as provided in section 17 of this chapter, the secretary of state shall:

1. (1) endorse the secretary of state's approval upon each of the triplicate copies of the articles if the secretary of state finds that they conform to law; and

2. (2) when all fees have been paid as required by law:

   1. (A) file one (1) copy of the articles in the secretary of state's office;
   2. (B) issue a certificate of dissolution to the department; and
   3. (C) return the certificate of dissolution to the department, together with two (2) copies of the articles of dissolution bearing the endorsement of the secretary of state's approval.

As added by P.L.141-1984, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.220.