Oklahoma § 18-1139
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 18-1139, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-1139.
Reservation of Corporate Name.
RESERVATION OF CORPORATE NAME
A. The exclusive right to the use of a corporate name, in good
faith, may be reserved by:
1. Any person intending to form a corporation under Title 18 of
the Oklahoma Statutes; or
2. Any corporation organized under the laws of this state
intending to change its name; or
3. Any foreign corporation intending to qualify to transact
business in this state under Title 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes; or
4. Any foreign corporation qualified to transact business in
this state intending to change its name; or
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 18. Corporations
5. Any person intending to organize a foreign corporation and
intending to have such corporation qualified to transact business in
this state under the laws of this state; or
6. Any corporation whose charter has expired or has been
forfeited intending to renew or revive the corporation under Title
18 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
B. Such reservation shall be made by filing in the Office of
the Secretary of State an application to reserve a specified
corporate name. If the Secretary of State finds that such name is
available for corporate use, he shall reserve the same for the
exclusive use of such applicant for a period of sixty (60) days.
C. The right to the exclusive use of a specified corporate name
so reserved may be transferred to any other person by filing in the
Office of the Secretary of State a notice of such transfer, executed
by the person for whom such name was reserved and specifying the
name and address of the transferee.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 292, § 139, eff. Nov. 1, 1986.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 18-1139
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 18-1139 cover?
Section 18-1139 is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 18-1139?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 18-1139 apply to my situation?
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