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Rhode Island General Laws Title 7. Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships § 7-16-7. Execution of articles

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Articles required by this chapter to be filed with the secretary of state shall be executed in the following manner:

(1) Articles of organization must be signed by at least one person who need not be a member of the limited-liability company and who is authorized to do so by the persons forming the limited-liability company;  and

(2) Articles of amendment, restated articles of organization, articles of merger or consolidation and articles of dissolution must be signed by an authorized person.

(b) An attorney-in-fact may sign for any authorized person. Powers of attorney need not be sworn to, verified or acknowledged, and need not be filed with the secretary of state.

(c) The execution of any articles under this chapter constitutes an affirmation that the facts stated are true.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 7. Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships § 7-16-7. Execution of articles - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-7-corporations-associations-and-partnerships/ri-gen-laws-sect-7-16-7/

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