Action by Written Consent of Incorporator
Generates an execution-ready incorporator written-consent resolution for post-formation organizational actions and minute-book filing.
Required Inputs
Collect before drafting:
- Corporation legal name (must match Articles exactly)
- State of incorporation
- Articles of Incorporation filing date
- Incorporator(s) full legal name(s)
- Initial directors' full legal names
- Bylaws text or instruction to attach separately
- Any nonstandard actions (bank authorization, fiscal year, stock issuance, etc.)
- Whether multiple incorporators consent jointly
Quick Start
- Validate all inputs against formation documents.
- Draft the consent using the structure below.
- Run quality checks before delivering.
Document Structure
Draft sections in this order:
- Title:
ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT OF INCORPORATOR of [Corporation Name], a [State] Corporation - Preamble: Identify incorporator(s), cite corporation name/state/filing date, state purpose under applicable corporation law.
- Resolutions (numbered):
- Adopt bylaws (reference as Exhibit A or note separate attachment)
- Appoint/elect initial directors
- Additional organizational actions only if requested
- Transition clause: Incorporator confirms completion of duties; authority transfers to board.
- Execution block: Minute-book filing instruction, signature line per incorporator (printed name / title / date).
Template
ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT OF INCORPORATOR
of [Corporation Name], a [State] Corporation
[Effective Date]
The undersigned [sole incorporator / incorporators], [name(s)],
hereby adopt this written consent on behalf of [Corporation Name],
a [State] corporation, pursuant to filing of its Articles of
Incorporation on [Filing Date].
RESOLVED THAT:
1. [Adopt Bylaws as Exhibit A ...]
2. [The following persons are appointed as initial directors: ...]
3. [Additional organizational action(s) as requested.]
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the undersigned incorporator(s) has completed
all acts of an incorporator and all authority is transferred to the
board of directors.
Executed this [Date].
_________________________________
[Incorporator Printed Name] Signature
Quality Checks
- [ ] No bracketed placeholders remain
- [ ] Corporation name, state, filing date, incorporator identity consistent throughout
- [ ] Director count aligns with charter/state requirements
- [ ] Numbered resolutions, clear headings, execution-ready format
Pitfalls
- Multiple incorporators: Use a separate subsection to clarify consent authority per incorporator.
- Jurisdiction gaps: Tag unconfirmed state-specific rules with
[VERIFY]. Default to MBCA-style conventions but check governing state law. - Statutory neutrality: Keep language generic unless a specific state rule is provided.
- Notarization: Usually not required for written consent; flag if jurisdiction or filing office requires it.
- No legal advice: Draft the governance instrument only — never imply attorney-client advice.
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