15A:13-9. Termination of existence of foreign corporation

a. When a foreign corporation authorized to conduct business in this State is dissolved, or its authority or existence is otherwise terminated or cancelled in the jurisdiction of its incorporation, or it is merged into or consolidated with another corporation, there shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State:

(1) a certificate of the official of the jurisdiction of incorporation of the foreign corporation who has custody of the records pertaining to corporations, attesting to the occurrence of the event; or

(2) a certified copy of an order or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction directing the dissolution of the foreign corporation, the termination of its existence, or the cancellation of its authority, together with a statement executed on behalf of the corporation of the post-office address within or without this State to which the Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process against the corporation that may be served on the Secretary of State.

b. Upon the filing of the certificate, order or decree and the statement of the post-office address, the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of withdrawal with like effect as provided in subsection b. of section 15A:13-8 and shall notify the Attorney General of the action.

c. The post-office address specified in subsection a. of this section may be changed from time to time in the same manner as is provided in subsection c. of section 15A:13-8.

L.1983, c. 127, s. 15A:13-9, eff. Oct. 1, 1983.