Massachusetts § 37 - Annual certificate of condition
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 37 — Annual certificate of condition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37. Annual certificate of condition
Section 37. Every corporation shall annually file in the office of the state secretary, within thirty days after the date fixed in its by-laws for its annual meeting, or within thirty days after the final adjournment thereof, but not more than three months after the date so fixed for said meeting, a certificate signed and sworn to by an officer of the corporation, stating the date of holding such meeting, the amount of capital stock as it then stands fixed by the corporation, and the amount then paid in. Such certificates shall be preserved by the state secretary in book form convenient for reference.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 37
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 37 cover?
Section 37 ("Annual certificate of condition") 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 § 37?
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