What type of businesses are required to publish a legal notice in the state of Georgia?
In the state of Georgia, the Secretary of State requires all domestic profit and not-for-profit corporations publish a notice of incorporation. Foreign businesses and LLCs are not required to publish in the newspapers.
When do I need to submit my “notice of intent to incorporate” with the newspaper?
The “notice of intent to incorporate” must be submitted to the newspapers within one business day of filing the articles with the Secretary of State.
How long is the legal notice ad required to run in the newspaper?
The publishing legal notice must run in one official newspaper designated by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks once a week for two consecutive weeks.
What information is required to be in the legal notice?
The legal notice must contain the following:
- Name of the Corporation
- Registered Agent Address
- Name of Registered Agent
When the ad is complete, save the affidavits from the newspapers as proof of your publication.
