Connecticut Stock Corporation Certificate of Incorporation - Preparation Worksheet
CONNECTICUT STOCK CORPORATION CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION - PREPARATION WORKSHEET
Use: Collect the information here, then complete the Secretary of the State paper certificate or its online filing service. This worksheet is for preparation only. Confirm the fee and current instructions at the official forms page.
1. Corporation and contact
Proposed legal name, with a corporate designation: [NAME]
Alternative name if the first is unavailable: [NAME]
Check the proposed name against the Secretary of the State records. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 33-655 requires a corporate designation and distinguishes the name from names already on the state records.
Corporation email address: [EMAIL]
Six-digit NAICS code for the business: [CODE]
Filing contact name, mailing address, email, and telephone: [DETAILS]
2. Shares
Total shares the corporation may issue: [NUMBER]
☐ One class of shares. Class and number: [DETAILS]
☐ More than one class or series. List each designation and authorized number below, and prepare the rights, preferences, and limits of each for review under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 33-665.
| Class or series | Authorized number | Rights, preferences, and limits for counsel to review |
|---|---|---|
| [DESIGNATION] | [NUMBER] | [DETAILS] |
| [DESIGNATION] | [NUMBER] | [DETAILS] |
Share-structure attachment needed: ☐ Yes ☐ No
3. Initial registered agent
Choose one agent type. The Secretary form asks the agent to accept the appointment by signature.
☐ Individual Connecticut resident: full legal name [NAME]; business street address [ADDRESS]; Connecticut residence street address [ADDRESS]; Connecticut mailing address [ADDRESS].
☐ Eligible business agent: exact legal name [NAME]; Connecticut business street address [ADDRESS]; Connecticut mailing address [ADDRESS]; accepting signer name and capacity [DETAILS].
Agent acceptance arranged with: [PERSON] Date: [__/__/____]
4. Optional provisions and incorporators
Benefit corporation election: ☐ Seek it; review the form and applicable requirements with counsel ☐ Do not seek it.
Other proposed provisions, if any: [DESCRIBE OR NONE]. Obtain legal review before adding director liability, indemnification, special purpose, or share-right language.
| Incorporator | Street address | Signature to obtain on official certificate |
|---|---|---|
| [FULL NAME] | [ADDRESS] | [SIGNATURE] |
| [FULL NAME OR NONE] | [ADDRESS OR NONE] | [SIGNATURE OR NONE] |
Planned signing date: [__/__/____]
5. Filing handoff
☐ Transfer the checked information to the current official certificate or online fields.
☐ Have the registered agent sign the acceptance on the official filing.
☐ Have every incorporator sign the official certificate if filing on paper.
☐ Attach reviewed share-class terms or other provisions if needed.
☐ Confirm the filing fee and submission method on the Secretary of the State website.
Person responsible for filing: [NAME] Planned date: [__/__/____]
Official sources
About this template
- Last updated
- November 2, 2026
- Citations checked
- November 2, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Connecticut
- Category
- Corporate & Business
Legal authority
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 33-636(a)
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 33-655(a)-(b)
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 33-665(a)
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 November 2, 2026.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 33-636(a)(2)-(4) (checked November 2, 2026): "(2) the number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue; (3) the street and mailing address of the corporation's initial registered office and the name of its initial registered agent at that office; (4) the name and address of each incorporator"
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 33-636(a)(5)-(6) (checked November 2, 2026): "(5) the valid electronic mail address of the corporation; and (6) the corporation's North American Industry Classification System Code"
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 33-655(a) (checked November 2, 2026): "Shall contain the word “corporation”, “incorporated”, “company”, “Societa per Azioni” or “limited”, or the abbreviation “corp.”, “inc.”, “co.”, “S.p.A.” or “ltd.”, or words or abbreviations of like import in another language"
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 33-655(b) (checked November 2, 2026): "a corporate name must be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of the State"
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