Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
Chapter 590-7 - COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATIONS
Subject 590-7-8 - AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM
Rule 590-7-8-.04 - Electronic Filings

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 590-7-8-.04

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) The Commissioner is authorized to accept electronic filings for all documents authorized, permitted, or required to be filed under the Code, including, but not limited to articles of incorporation, applications for certificates of authority, annual registrations, amendments, mergers, consolidations, dissolutions, and changes of registered agents or offices.

(2) Prior to accepting electronic filings the Commissioner shall:

(a) determine that appropriate and sufficient security precautions have been devised to maintain the integrity of the filings and the database;

(b) obtain the approval from the Computer Services Division of the Department of Administrative Services certifying that adequate electronic safeguards exist to maintain the integrity of the electronic files; and

(c) determine that it is in the public interest to offer electronic filings to the public.

(3) The Commissioner is authorized to develop and publish policies and procedures necessary to effectuate electronic filings into the corporate database. Such policies and procedures shall be made available to applicants seeking approval to utilize electronic filing.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 14-2-130, 14-5-23.

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