Indiana § 27-7-3-12 - Foreign corporations; capital and deposit requirements; certificate of authority; rights and privileges

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§ 27-7-3-12. Foreign corporations; capital and deposit requirements; certificate of authority; rights and privileges

Sec. 12. Every foreign corporation duly authorized to do a title insurance business in the state in which it is incorporated or organized and admitted to do business in this state under IC 23-1 may be authorized by the department to transact a title insurance business in this state upon filing with the department proof which satisfies it that the corporation has complied with sections 5 and 9 of this chapter and has deposited with the proper official of the state in which it is incorporated or organized, or has deposited with the department, the amount as required by section 7 of this chapter, and that it has complied with the provisions of this chapter. Upon the receipt of such proof, the commissioner may issue to such foreign corporation a certificate of authority as provided for in section 6 of this chapter. A foreign corporation admitted to do business under this chapter shall have the same but no greater rights and privileges than a domestic corporation under this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.104, s.12. As amended by P.L.252-1985, SEC.257.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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