08-438 (Rev. 01/07/2013) Articles of Incorporation Instructions
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
AS 10.20.151 &.153
Filing Fee: $50.00
INSTRUCTIONS (Please retain for your records):
Refer to Alaska Statutes 10.20.151 & .153. If you need assistance in completing your filing, it is advised
that you seek legal counsel. Please be aware that this filing will become public information.
NOTE: Bylaws are not required to be filed with this office; they are to be maintained by the entity. If you include
your bylaws, they will be returned without being filed for record.
ARTICLE 1: Name of Corporation
The corporate name may not contain a word or phrase that indicates or implies that the corporation is
organized for a purpose other than the purpose contained in its articles of incorporation. A corporate name
must be distinguishable upon the record. To search the availability of the legal name of the corporation in the
State of Alaska go to the Corporations Section at www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ
and select Search
Corporations Database.
ARTICLE 2: Disclosure of Corporate Purposes
The purpose describes activities of the corporation at the time of the initial filing and may include “any lawful.”
In addition to purpose, also include the NAICS code where indicated. NAICS code may not conflict with the
purpose listed. A complete list of NAICS codes is available online under the Corporations Section at
www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ
.
ARTICLE 3: Registered Agent
The registered agent of this domestic non-profit corporation must be an individual who is a resident of Alaska,
or a corporation (excluding LLC, LP and LLP) registered and in good standing with this office. The registered
agent is statutorily responsible for receiving and forwarding processes, notices, or demands on to the last
known address of the entity. A corporation may not act as its own registered agent. A physical address and
a mailing address in the State of Alaska must be given.
ARTICLE 4: Directors
Provide the number of directors constituting the initial board of directors. Indicate the names and mailing
address of the persons who are to serve as the initial directors. If there are more than three directors, attach
an additional sheet.
ARTICLE 5: Optional Provisions and Additional Articles
Attach additional pages for continuation of optional provisions and/or additional articles as authorized in the
statutes. Please indicate which article you are continuing and/or insert any desired additional provisions
authorized by Alaska Statutes. Additional articles should be a continuation of the numbering as it appears on
this form.
State of Alaska
Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
CORPORATIONS SECTION
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Phone: (907) 465-2550
Fax: (907) 465-2974
Website: www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ