Alabama § 2-6-77 - Powers of Corporation - Execution of Securities.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 2-6-77 — Powers of Corporation - Execution of Securities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-6-77. Powers of Corporation - Execution of Securities.
All securities of the corporation shall be signed by its president or vice-president, and the seal of the corporation shall be affixed thereto and attested by its secretary. The signatures of the president, vice-president and secretary may be facsimile signatures and a facsimile of the seal of the corporation may be imprinted on the securities if the board of directors, in its proceedings with respect to issuance of such securities, provides for manual authentication of such securities by a trustee or paying agent or by named individuals who are employees of the state and who are assigned to the Finance Department or State Treasurer’s office of the state. Delivery of securities so executed shall be valid notwithstanding any changes in officers or in the seal of the corporation after the signing and sealing of such securities.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 2-6-77
What does Code of Alabama § 2-6-77 cover?
Section 2-6-77 ("Powers of Corporation - Execution of Securities.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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