35-10-113. Filing with secretary of state. (1) The original signed copy, together with a duplicate copy that may be either a signed, photocopied, or confirmed copy, of any statement filed pursuant to this chapter must be delivered to the secretary of state. If the secretary of state determines that the documents conform to the filing provisions of this chapter and all required filing fees have been paid, the secretary of state shall:
     (a) endorse on each signed original and duplicate copy the word "filed" and the date and time of acceptance for filing;
     (b) retain the signed original in the secretary of state's files; and
     (c) return the duplicate copy to the person who filed it or the person's representative.
     (2) The secretary of state may by rule prescribe and furnish forms or computer formats for any statement to be filed with the secretary of state under this chapter. If the secretary of state requires, the use of any forms or formats is mandatory.
     (3) All partnerships filing statements pursuant to this chapter shall first register the business name as an assumed business name pursuant to Title 30, chapter 13, part 2.

     History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 238, L. 1993.