The Secretary of State (SOS)

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creede

02/20/11 6:48 PM

Post #47

Re: #46: @WakingBake - LMAO, can't argue with Mr. Marley, hehe

Have a great week mon.

WakingBake Free

02/20/11 3:26 PM

Post #46

Re: #44: @creede - Wakingbake. Very nice to see you here.

LMAO, can't argue with Mr. Marley, hehe

creede

02/20/11 3:23 PM

Post #45

Re: #38: @ALiVE - nice board.

Thanks AliVE. Very cool siggy picture. Marked you as well.

WELCOME TO THE SECRETARY.

creede

02/20/11 3:22 PM

Post #44

Re: #37: @WakingBake - See a couple of familiar smart cats here.

Wakingbake. Very nice to see you here. We just put on some Bob Marley for you!

creede

02/20/11 3:21 PM

Post #43

Re: #36: @Carlito - Nice board >> marked

Carlito, ty. Very glad you found your way here!

creede

02/20/11 3:19 PM

Post #42

Re: #35: @lostinla - Thanks for your time - nice board here!

Your welcome! Very glad to have found lostinla posting among us!

BM back at ya!

creede

02/20/11 3:18 PM

Post #41

Re: #34: @B-Money - Good stuff here!

Welcome to the thread, B-Money! Very glad to have you.

creede

02/20/11 3:17 PM

Post #40

Re: #33: @kapoooo - nice board!!

Thank you kapoooo. A very big welcome to you.!

creede

02/20/11 3:09 PM

Post #39

Sister Board:

SOS Changes

Hello to all Secretary of State members. I would like at this time to direct your attention to our sister thread, SOS Changes. In my opinion, it is one of the bright spots of iHub. It's moderator (levelnever), and his assistants ( $treet Trader, The Rainmaker, Mark, wakingbake) really work hard to provide an excellent place to notify it's members of any and all information ("good or bad") that can found pertains to recent SOS changes.

Please boardmark the SOS Changes thread and use it post your stock specific changes that you find from a SOS.

It would also be much apprecitated if you would please Personmark the Mods

ALiVE

02/20/11 9:56 AM

Post #38

Re: #32: @creede - Sure thing. Welcome to the SOS!

nice board.

person mark for you and marked the board.

Cheers!

~A.

WakingBake Free

02/18/11 4:14 PM

Post #37

See a couple of familiar smart cats here. Board and mods have been marked!

Carlito

02/18/11 1:47 PM

Post #36

Re: #18: @creede - All links operational through KY at present time.

Nice board >> marked

gl

lostinla

02/18/11 11:26 AM

Post #35

Re: #32: @creede - Sure thing. Welcome to the SOS!

Thanks for your time - nice board here! BM to ya

B-Money

02/18/11 10:36 AM

Post #34

Good stuff here!

kapoooo

02/18/11 10:35 AM

Post #33

Re: #32: @creede - Sure thing. Welcome to the SOS!

nice board!!

creede

02/15/11 1:14 PM

Post #32

Re: #31: @Ruellit - Great idea for a board, thanks! Got it BM'kd

Sure thing. Welcome to the SOS!

Ruellit

02/15/11 11:59 AM

Post #31

Re: #23: @creede - Alright. Finally got all the links complete.

Great idea for a board, thanks! Got it BM'kd

jobynimble Grandfathered

02/15/11 11:32 AM

Post #30

Re: #29: @creede - Thanks jobynimble and welcome to the thread..!

Thanks, creede, sure will...

creede

02/15/11 11:31 AM

Post #29

Re: #24: @jobynimble - Great idea, creede, bm'ed...

Thanks jobynimble and welcome to the thread..!

If you have any interesting notes on any of the states then please post it.

creede

02/15/11 11:28 AM

Post #28

Re: #27: @AKAPAK - Thanks for the invite to a great resource.

AKAPAK,

welcome to the thread, and thank you for the good words!

Investing (or should I say maneuvering) the OTC market is one heck of a challenge. I believe if we stay on top of the DD, then the decisions can be made in time that will make all the difference.

Of course, I have to be willing to accept what is most likely to occur, even if it goes against what I was really hoping for most.

AKAPAK

02/15/11 11:23 AM

Post #27

Re: #23: @creede - Alright. Finally got all the links complete.

Thanks for the invite to a great resource. Bigger thanks for all the work on your part.

"now this is an Ihub board that really helps the members" - you can quote me on that! :)

creede

02/14/11 2:39 PM

Post #26

Re: #25: @cantgetmyname - That's alot of work. It is appreciated.

My pleasure. I've been looking for a long time to create a thread that may actually help myself, and others to make better investing decisions. I believe the only way to do that is with quick and accurate data.

cantgetmyname Free

02/14/11 2:03 PM

Post #25

Re: #23: @creede - Alright. Finally got all the links complete.

That's alot of work. It is appreciated.

jobynimble Grandfathered

02/14/11 9:04 AM

Post #24

Re: #23: @creede - Alright. Finally got all the links complete.

Great idea, creede, bm'ed...

creede

02/14/11 8:51 AM

Post #23

Alright. Finally got all the links complete. I looked through all the available options at each SOS, and tried to link to the one that appeared most useful. I have not used most of them, so I many not have picked the absolute best one. If you should notice one not working, or if you find something more direct, then please let me know.

I hope this helps to make the SOS due diligence easier for everyone.

creede

02/13/11 9:54 PM

Post #22

Re: #21: @helmsman - Great board, creede. Added and will be used!

Thanks Helmsman, and welcome to the thread..!

Just finished editing another row of state links in the ibox. Every link up to New Hampshire is now working. One "click" should take you straight to the SOS search page for the state you selected. Should any of them not work, then please let me know.

helmsman

02/11/11 6:35 AM

Post #21

Re: #20: @creede - Thanks bman17, and welcome to the thread.

Great board, creede. Added and will be used!

creede

01/27/11 9:54 PM

Post #20

Re: #19: @bman17 - Lucky number 13! Love the board;-)

Thanks bman17, and welcome to the thread.

Just updated some more of the links in the ibox. All links active now through Minnesota. NV and WY as well.

If you have any good DD on any of the states, please post it here.

bman17

01/27/11 5:06 PM

Post #19

Re: #18: @creede - All links operational through KY at present time.

Lucky number 13! Love the board wink

creede

01/20/11 10:23 PM

Post #18

All links operational through KY at present time.

creede

01/20/11 10:16 PM

Post #17

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

CTAdvantage (formerly known as CT Corporation Systems) offers online public record searches for subscribers.

https://ux-ctadmin.ctadvantage.com/CTAdminUX/CTWebAdmin/Public/login.aspx

LeapLaw gives its subscribers access to business entity and UCC databases in all 50 states.

http://www.leaplaw.com/

LexisOne makes public records (including corporate filings) from all 50 states available on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Access information from any single state's business records under Your State's Research Materials, or through State Public Records.

http://law.lexisnexis.com/webcenters/lexisone/

Westlaw's multistate public records databases include combined corporate records and business registration records (CORP-ALL) and combined fictitious business name records (FBN-ALL).

http://web2.westlaw.com/signon/default.wl?fn=_top&rs=WLW11.01&vr=2.0&bhcp=1

creede

01/19/11 12:07 AM

Post #16

Re: #12: @cantgetmyname - creede, I like the board.

re DE SOS & Live Chat -

I took your advice and left message using the "Live Chat" function (they were closed for MLK Day), and they came through just like you said.

From: Dosdoc Web (DOS) <DOSDOC_WEB@state.de.us

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2113233 RAMOIL MANAGEMENT, LTD. has 200,000,000 shares of common stock at
$.0001 par value

Thank you for your inquiry.

Corporate Information
DE Division of Corporations
401 Federal Street, Suite 4
Dover, DE 19901
(302)739-3073 option 2

creede

01/18/11 11:02 PM

Post #15

Re: #12: @cantgetmyname - creede, I like the board.

re DE SOS -

now this is useful info.

cantgetmyname Share Monday, January 17, 2011 12:52:03 PM
Re: creede post# 233985 Post # of 234037

I don't know about by phone but on this page,
www.corp.delaware.gov/contact.shtml

go down to where the link "entity information" under "live support"
will open a chat window. Today is a holiday but you can submit your question there and they will e-mail the answer tomorrow.
I always provide the entity number to make sure.

"If I ever saw an amputee getting hanged, I’d probably just start calling out letters."
~Demetri Martin

creede

01/18/11 10:55 PM

Post #14

Re: #12: @cantgetmyname - creede, I like the board.

cantgetmyname, welcome to the SOS.

Thank you for the info. The iBox links have been updated, and appear to be working.

creede

01/18/11 10:52 PM

Post #13

Re: #11: @RULiquid - marked...good idea creede

Hey RULiquid, welcome to the SOS.

I'm gonna write a "what to post" message real soon, but in the mean while, let me just say to you, and to everyone else to please post any insight that you have on any of the SOS's out there.

ALSO, feel free to post your favorite stocks here as well, only caveat is to please be sure to include the SOS, and any info obtained.

cantgetmyname Free

01/18/11 8:34 AM

Post #12

creede, I like the board.

Here are 2 more.

Wyoming
https://wyobiz.wy.gov/Business/FilingSearch.aspx

Florida.
http://www.sunbiz.org/

Florida has one of the best sites. You can pull up the filing docs in PDF. The down side is if you want to know the current AS you have to read through the documents.

RULiquid

01/17/11 5:16 PM

Post #11

Re: #10: @creede - re Delaware (DE) SOS Get A/S -

marked...good idea creede

creede

01/17/11 12:15 PM

Post #10

re Delaware (DE) SOS Get A/S -

Not sure if this is still current or not.

creede Share Sunday, April 27, 2008 5:04:16 PM
Re: None Post # of 59

AS info DE. Dept. of Corp.
24/7 Phone: 302-739-3073, press #8 (**) file number 2594170
www.corp.delaware.gov/default.shtml
Note: Web site does not give the AS. Must call, automated 24/7, or during business hours if one wishes to speak in person.

**The menu has changed. 8 no longer functions.

creede

01/17/11 11:45 AM

Post #9

Re: #1: @creede - Here is one example of how post.

re APLN & "Merge Dissolved" (NV SOS)-

here's some proof that "Merge Dissolved" means that a company has merged with another company in another state.

Roger Share Thursday, January 06, 2011 8:48:37 AM
Re: creede post# 7238 Post # of 7305

Looks like DE SOS

THIS IS NOT A STATEMENT OF GOOD STANDING
File Number: 4873263 Incorporation Date / Formation Date: 09/14/2010
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Entity Name: AE HOLDING I, INC.
Entity Kind: CORPORATION Entity Type: GENERAL
Residency: DOMESTIC State: DE

REGISTERED AGENT INFORMATION

Name: AGENTS AND CORPORATIONS, INC.
Address: 1201 ORANGE STREET, SUITE 600 ONE COMMERCE CENTER
City: WILMINGTON County: NEW CASTLE
State: DE Postal Code: 19801
Phone: (302)575-0877

investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=58476668&txt2find="ae|holding"

creede

01/17/11 11:42 AM

Post #8

Re: #6: @rrufff - Great idea for a board, to have this

Thanks rrufff.

The idea came because here recently I have had to try to use the SOS in Colorado for one of my longs (ADMH). I spent a whole lot time trying to use the online system to try to find out the a/s or the o/s. At the end of the day I was able to find out a whole lot of very useful info, but could not find share counts of any kind. Eventually I called the CO SOS and asked them where to find the information. To my surprise, I learned that other than in the articles of incorportion (where they use an arbitary number) companies incorporated in the State of Colorado do not have to provide share data. Sure would have liked to have known that info on the front end!

Also, when I was doing my DD at the NV SOS regarding APLN, I discovered a term I had not seen before: "MERGE DISSOLVE". That made me had to do some digging and asking around the Hub to figure out what it meant.

Eventually it led to Roger figuring out they had merged into AE Holding I, Inc. in the State of Delaware (DE).

http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=58476668&txt2find="ae|holding";

creede

01/17/11 11:22 AM

Post #7

How to Locate a State of Incorporation

Here's what I usually do.

1. Goto http://www.otcmarkets.com/home

2. Type in the Ticker and goto the "Company Description" Tab.

3. Then check the Pinksheet Reports and SEC filings, no matter how old they are. That will at least give a starting point.

4. If that does not work then I typically take a shot in the dark and goto the Nevada (NV) SOS, since it is by far the most common state of incorportation.

Here is an article from eHow on the topic.

How to Locate a State of Incorporation

Locating the state of incorporation for a business can give you a large amount of information about the organization. The state in which a business incorporates is its domestic state; in all other states it will operate as a foreign business. Businesses from outside the country are alien businesses, but will have a state in which they conduct their formal operations in the Unites States. Publicly traded companies are required to file reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Using the SEC and communicating with the business itself will allow you to discover the state in which a business is incorporated.

1. Visit the corporate website of the company you are researching. You may be able to find the state of incorporation and other information on the corporate website under information about the company.

2. Go to the website for the SEC at sec.gov. Use the search function to locate the most recent report from the business you are investigating.

3. Open the report. Download it as a PDF file or open the report on a web page. The state of incorporation will be located on the first page of the reports the corporation files with the SEC.

www.ehow.com/how_5700740_locate-state-incorporation.html

rrufff

01/17/11 11:07 AM

Post #6

Re: #1: @creede - Here is one example of how post.

Great idea for a board, to have this info in one place.

BUDDIEE18

01/16/11 6:51 PM

Post #4

Re: #3: @creede - Wow, that was fast. Check out the

i just used that today site -- personally smile

glad you got the other states running up also.

this board is a MUST-HAVE on your desktop/favourites/favorites. smile

methinks i did bookmark it. NOT sure since i'm NOT a paying iHUB member.

Wow, that was fast. Check out the table in the iBox. The states with purple under them are active. Give me a little time to get them all filled in.

Please don't forget to give us a mark.

creede

01/16/11 6:37 PM

Post #3

Re: #2: @BUDDIEE18 - Business Entity Search

Wow, that was fast. Check out the table in the iBox. The states with purple under them are active. Give me a little time to get them all filled in.

Please don't forget to give us a mark.

BUDDIEE18

01/16/11 6:25 PM

Post #2

Business Entity Search
http://nvsos.gov/sosentitysearch/

nice site. about time, eh! smile

creede

01/16/11 6:22 PM

Post #1

Here is one example of how post.

In this example I use Nevada (NV), because it is very common to the OTC market.

re APLN -

I started doing some DD on April Energy after noticing a corporate name change (with no r/s) to AE Holding I, Inc. In the most recent filing I could find, I notice the state of incorporation was Nevada (NV).

Thankfully, getting information from the State of Nevada is a breeze. All I had to do was go to this link...

http://nvsos.gov/sosentitysearch/

...and then type in the company name. From there I just had to select the right entity.

From the NV SOS I learned that April Energy had "MERGE DISSOLVED", which I believe means that they merged with another company in another state.

I was also about to learn that the CEO at the time of the merge was Joseph Bartel, and that the a/s at the time was 500MM.

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The Secretary of State (SOS)

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Moderator creede
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Welcome to The Secretary of State (SOS) Board! This board was created to help us more effectively make decisions regarding OTC stocks, by learning how to more efficiently obtain information from the State of Incorportion.

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