Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 80 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
Chapter 80-12 - MERCHANT ACQUIRER LIMITED PURPOSE BANKS
Subject 80-12-2 - APPLICATION PROCESS
Rule 80-12-2-.05 - Certification of Articles of Incorporation

(1) Upon receipt of all required fees, an application form and package, and the articles of incorporation, the Department will certify one copy of the articles of incorporation and return it to the applicant in order for the applicant to comply with the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 7-9-5(c). The issuance of the certified articles of incorporation to the applicant shall not be construed as evidence that the application form and package has been completed to the satisfaction of the Department or that all required documentation has been provided to the Department to aid in its review of the MALPB charter application.

(2) The applicant shall provide the Department with an affidavit executed by the duly authorized agent or publisher of a newspaper attesting that the articles of incorporation or a summary statement was published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the newspaper which is the official organ of the county where the applicant's main office is located.