New Jersey § 14a:2-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 14a:2-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14a:2-3.
(1) The exclusive right to the use of a corporate name may be reserved upon compliance
with the provisions of this section. (2) The reservation shall be made by filing in the office of the Secretary of State
an application to reserve a specified corporate name, or the first name available
for corporate use among not more than three specified names, executed by or on behalf
of the applicant and setting forth the name and address of the applicant. If the Secretary of State finds that the name complies with the provisions of section 14A:2-2 , he shall reserve it for the exclusive use of the applicant for a period of 120 days
from the date of filing of the application and shall issue a certificate of reservation. (3) The right to the exclusive use of a specified corporate name so reserved may be
transferred by filing in the office of the Secretary of State a notice of such transfer,
executed by or on behalf of the applicant for whom the name was reserved, and specifying
the name and address of the transferee. (4) The holder of a reserved name may renew the reservation for additional periods
of 120 days by filing an application for renewal within the last 30 days of the current
reservation period. There shall be no limit upon the number of renewals.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 14a:2-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 14a:2-3 cover?
Section 14a:2-3 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 14a:2-3?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 14a:2-3 apply to my situation?
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