Nevada Domestic Corporation Articles of Incorporation Preparation Worksheet
NEVADA DOMESTIC CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION PREPARATION WORKSHEET
Before you use this: Nevada requires articles to be on or accompanied by the Secretary of State's prescribed form (NRS 78.026 and 78.030). Use this worksheet to gather the information for an ordinary Chapter 78 domestic corporation. Complete the current filing from the Secretary of State's corporation page. This worksheet is not the articles and should not be submitted in their place.
1. Name
Proposed corporation name: [________________________________]
Alternative name: [________________________________]
Check the name against the Secretary's active and reserved names under NRS 78.039. If the proposed name appears to be a natural person's name and includes a given name or initials, NRS 78.035(1) requires an additional word identifying it as a corporation.
2. Nevada registered agent
Agent type: ☐ Commercial registered agent ☐ Noncommercial registered agent ☐ Office or position with the corporation, if permitted by the filing process
Agent name, or office or position: [________________________________]
Nevada street address for service: [________________________________]
Mailing address, if different: [________________________________]
The agent must reside or be located in Nevada and have a Nevada street address for service under NRS 78.090(1). NRS 77.310 requires the registered agent's certificate of acceptance to accompany the appointment.
Agent acceptance obtained: ☐ Yes Date: [__/__/____]
3. Authorized shares
Total number of shares authorized: [________________]
Class or series, if more than one: [________________________________]
Shares authorized for each class or series: [________________________________]
Par value or no-par designation for the Secretary's form and fee calculation: [________________________________]
NRS 78.035(3) requires the authorized share count and, when applicable, the classes, series, and count of each. Obtain reviewed charter language before choosing multiple classes, series, or special rights.
4. First board of directors
NRS 78.035(4) requires the names and residence or business addresses of the first board members. Add rows as needed.
| First director | Name | Residence or business address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [NAME] | [ADDRESS] |
| 2 | [NAME] | [ADDRESS] |
| 3 | [NAME] | [ADDRESS] |
5. Incorporators
List every incorporator signing the articles and that person's residence or business address under NRS 78.035(5).
| Incorporator | Name | Residence or business address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [NAME] | [ADDRESS] |
| 2 | [NAME] | [ADDRESS] |
6. Additional reviewed terms
Proposed optional article term or attachment: [________________________________]
Counsel-approved text or attachment reference: [________________________________]
Filing record
☐ I checked the name, registered agent and acceptance, share structure, first directors, and each incorporator.
☐ I transferred the approved details into the Secretary of State's prescribed articles form or online filing.
☐ I filed the initial list of officers and directors with the Secretary of State when the articles were filed, or confirmed an alternative due date allowed by the Secretary under NRS 78.150(1) and (12).
☐ I obtained the state business license when filing the initial list, as required by NRS 76.100(1)(a), and paid the applicable list and license fees.
Submission date: [__/__/____] Filing confirmation: [________________________________]
Corporate existence begins on the date the Secretary files the articles and receives the filing fee under NRS 78.050(1); a completed worksheet does not form the corporation.
Official references: Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 78; Chapter 77, registered agent appointment; Chapter 76, state business license; Nevada Secretary of State corporation formation.
About this template
- Last updated
- October 29, 2026
- Citations checked
- October 29, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada
- Category
- Corporate & Business
Legal authority
- NRS 78.026(1)-(2)
- NRS 78.030(1)-(2)
- NRS 78.035(1)-(5)
- NRS 78.039(1)
- NRS 78.050(1)
- NRS 78.090(1)
- NRS 77.310(1)-(2)
Corporate documents govern how a company makes decisions, records them, and handles disputes between owners, directors, and officers. Proper corporate paperwork is what lets a business take advantage of limited liability, pass clean audits, and survive an acquisition or investor review. Skipping formalities like written resolutions and signed consents is one of the fastest ways for a business owner to lose personal asset protection.
Not legal advice
This template is provided for informational purposes. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Checked against the law it cites
A reviewer verified this template's legal citations against the official source on October 29, 2026.
NRS 78.026(1)-(2) (checked October 29, 2026): "Each record filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to this chapter must be on or accompanied by a form prescribed by the Secretary of State."
NRS 78.030(1)-(2) (checked October 29, 2026): "The articles of incorporation must be as provided in NRS 78.035, and the Secretary of State shall require them to be in the form prescribed."
NRS 78.035(1)-(5) (checked October 29, 2026): "The articles of incorporation must set forth: 1. The name of the corporation."
NRS 78.039(1) (checked October 29, 2026): "The name proposed for a corporation must be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State"
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