Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXIV. Business and Financial Institutions § 379.220. Submitted to director--proof of publication--certificate may be issued--amendment of articles

1. Such articles shall be submitted to the director of the department of commerce and insurance, herein called “director”.

2. Such publication shall be made as required by section 379.030, and upon proof of publication being made and approval of said articles by the attorney general as required by section 379.040, such articles shall be recorded by the director, who shall furnish a certified copy thereof to the incorporators and shall file a certified copy thereof with the secretary of state.

3. The secretary of state shall thereupon issue to the company a certificate of incorporation, which shall be its authority to begin business.

4. Such articles may be amended in the manner provided for other corporations or as may be provided in such articles.