Filing of articles of dissolution.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-1.2-1309
in effect7-1.2-1309. Filing of articles of dissolution.
(a) The articles of dissolution are delivered to the secretary of state. If the secretary
of state finds that the articles of dissolution conform to law, the secretary of state
shall, when all fees and taxes have been paid:
(1) Endorse on the original the word “Filed”, and the month, day, and year of the filing;
(2) File the original in his or her office; and
(3) Issue a certificate of dissolution.
(b) The certificate of dissolution is delivered to the representative of the dissolved
corporation. Upon the issuance of the certificate of dissolution the existence of
the corporation ceases, except for the purpose of suits, other proceedings, and appropriate
corporate action by shareholders, directors, and officers as provided in this chapter.
P.L. 2004, ch. 216, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 274, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 120, § 1; P.L. 2005,
ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 80, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 88, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 371,
§ 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 376, § 1.
Source: State of Rhode Island General Assembly (rilegislature.gov)URL: https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE7/7-1.2/7-13/7-1.2-1309.htmFetched: 10/20/2026