Mississippi § 83-19-61 - Increase of capital stock.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-19-61 — Increase of capital stock., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83-19-61. Increase of capital stock.
Any such company having a paid-up capital, as required by law, may increase its capital stock by a vote of its stockholders, and issue certificates for the additional shares, which may be paid for in cash or in such installments as the company may determine. Such certificates shall show on their face the amount actually paid (unless paid in full), and no capital shall be advertised except the amount actually paid. The company shall, within thirty (30) days after authorizing such increase of capital, report the fact to the commissioner, setting forth the amount of such increase and the amount of same to be paid in cash. If the commissioner finds that the facts conform to the law, he shall indorse his approval thereon; and upon filing such certificate so indorsed with the secretary of state and paying a fee of Five Dollars ($5.00) for filing and recording the same, the company may continue to dispose of such authorized increase as has not been disposed of, and to transact business upon the capital as thus increased. As soon as the whole of such authorized increase has been placed or disposed of, the company shall report the fact to the commissioner; and if not disposed of in six (6) months from the date of the first report herein required, a report shall then be made of the transactions to that date.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 83-19-61
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-19-61 cover?
Section 83-19-61 ("Increase of capital stock.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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 Mississippi § 83-19-61?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-19-61" (Mississippi). 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 Mississippi law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Mississippi official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Mississippi attorney.
How does Mississippi § 83-19-61 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Mississippi can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Mississippi.