Massachusetts § 216 - Certificate of authorization; filing; notice
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 216 — Certificate of authorization; filing; notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 216. Certificate of authorization; filing; notice
Section 216. A certified copy of such authorization and a certificate of the vote of the corporation, signed and sworn to by the president, treasurer and a majority of the directors, shall be filed in the office of the state secretary. The department shall require public notice to be given of the change so authorized; and, upon receipt of proof thereof, the state secretary may grant a certificate of the name which the corporation shall bear, which, subject to the provisions of section fourteen, shall thereafter be its legal name.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 216
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 216 cover?
Section 216 ("Certificate of authorization; filing; notice") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 216?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 216" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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