Once filing is complete, what does the Secretary of State issue?

When a business submits its formation documents to the Secretary of State, the correct issuance upon successful filing is a corporation number. This unique identifier is assigned to the corporation and serves as an essential part of its legal documentation. The corporation number ensures that the entity is officially recognized and can operate under the laws of the state, distinguishing it from all other corporations.

This number is critical for various purposes, such as bank account registration, obtaining business licenses, filing taxes, and complying with legal requirements. Furthermore, it confirms the business's existence once it is recorded in the state’s corporate registry. Therefore, receiving a corporation number solidifies the establishment and acknowledgment of the entity by the Secretary of State, which is a fundamental step in the corporate formation process.