Sec.3-77-9. Commercial recording division

The Commercial Recording Division:

(a) Reviews all certificates submitted by Connecticut and foreign corporations and limited partnerships for statutory compliance, and accepts or rejects same; and if accepted, records said certificates.

(b) Reviews, accepts or rejects annual/biennial reports of all corporations doing business in the State of Connecticut; and if accepted, records said reports.

(c) Reviews, accepts or rejects, and if accepted, records, certificates of compliance by public utility companies, business trusts, railroad mortgages; appointments of the Secretary of the State as agent for service for out-of-state real estate, circuses, amusements, and shows; and appointment of attorneys under Wills.

(d) Accepts service of process for corporations, partnerships and out-of-state individuals.

(e) Pursuant to Article 9 of the Uniform Commerical Code accepts for filing financing statements, and statements of continuation, amendment, partial release and termination.

(f) Answers oral and written inquiries as to the identity and addresses of officers, directors and statutory agents of domestic and foreign corporations, and as to the location and legal status of corporations.

(g) Receives and reviews applications for trade and servicemark registration; searches agency records for any conflict with previously registered trade and servicemarks; and accepts or rejects said applications.

(h) Performs such other functions and duties as required.

(Effective September 26, 1988)