Document processing fee If document is filed on paper $125.00 If document is filed electronically $ 50.00 Fees & forms/cover sheets are subject to change. To file electronically, access instructions for this form/cover sheet and other information or print copies of filed documents, visit www.sos.state.co.us and select Business Center. Paper documents must be typewritten or machine printed. ABOVE SPACE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Articles of Incorporation of a Cooperative Association filed pursuant to §7-90-301, et seq. and §7-55-102 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S) 1. Entity name: ______________________________________________________ (The name of a cooperative association may, but need not, contain the term or abbreviation “cooperative”, “association”, “incorporated”, “company”, “limited”, “coop”, “ass’n”, “assn”, “assoc.”, “inc.”, “co.” or “ltd.”) 2. Use of Restricted Words (if any of these terms are contained in an entity name, true name of an entity, trade name or trademark stated in this document, mark the applicable box): 3. Purpose for which the association is being formed: (If additional space is needed, mark this box 4. Principal office street address: “bank” or “trust” or any derivative thereof “credit union” “savings and loan” “insurance”, “casualty”, “mutual”, or “surety” ______________________________________________________ and include an attachment stating the purpose for which the association is being formed.) ______________________________________________________ (Street number and name) ______________________________________________________ __________________________ ____ ____________________ (City) (State) (Postal/Zip Code) _______________________ (Province – if applicable) 5. Principal office mailing address: (leave blank if same as street address) ______________ (Country – if not US) ______________________________________________________ (Street number and name or Post Office Box information) ______________________________________________________ __________________________ ____ ____________________ (City) (State) (Postal/Zip Code) _______________________ ______________ (Province – if applicable) (Country – if not US) 6. Registered agent name (if an individual): ____________________ ______________ ______________ _____ (Last) (First) (Middle) (Suffix) OR (if a business organization): ______________________________________________________ 7. The person appointed as registered agent above has consented to being so appointed. 8. Registered agent street address: ______________________________________________________ (Street number and name) ARTINC_55 Page 1 of 3 Rev. 01/01/2008 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com ______________________________________________________ __________________________ CO (City) 9. Registered agent mailing address (State) ____________________ (Postal/Zip Code) ______________________________________________________ (leave blank if same as street address): (Street number and name OR Post Office Box information) ______________________________________________________ __________________________ ____ ____________________ (City) (State) (Postal/Zip Code) _______________________ ______________ (Province – if applicable) (Country – if not US) 10. If the entity’s period of duration is less than perpetual, state the date on which the period of duration expires: _____________________ (leave blank if perpetual) (mm/dd/yyyy) 11. A statement is attached stating: a. The names and addresses of five or more of the persons filing these articles of incorporation. (A majority must be residents of Colorado) b. The number and terms of at least three directors. c. The authorized capital stock, number of shares into which said stock is divided and the par value of each. d. The number of memberships authorized, the capital subscription of each and the method of determining property rights and interests of each member without capital stock. 12. Additional information may be included pursuant to §7-55-102, C.R.S. and other organic statutes. If and include an attachment stating the additional information. applicable, mark this box 13. Delayed effective date: (leave blank if not applicable) __________________________ (mm/dd/yyyy) (Caution: Stating a delayed effective date has significant legal consequences. Read line instructions before entering a date.) Notice: Causing this document to be delivered to the secretary of state for filing shall constitute the affirmation or acknowledgment of each individual causing such delivery, under penalties of perjury, that the document is the individual's act and deed, or that the individual in good faith believes the document is the act and deed of the person on whose behalf the individual is causing the document to be delivered for filing, taken in conformity with the requirements of part 3 of article 90 of title 7, C.R.S., the constituent documents, and the organic statutes, and that the individual in good faith believes the facts stated in the document are true and the document complies with the requirements of that Part, the constituent documents, and the organic statutes. This perjury notice applies to each individual who causes this document to be delivered to the secretary of state, whether or not such individual is named in the document as one who has caused it to be delivered. 14. Name(s) and address(es) of the individual(s) causing the document to be delivered for filing: ____________________ ______________ ______________ _____ (Last) ARTINC_55 Page 2 of 3 (First) (Middle) (Suffix) Rev. 01/01/2008 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com ______________________________________________________ (Street number and name or Post Office Box information) ______________________________________________________ __________________________ ____ ____________________ (City) (State) _______________________ (Province – if applicable) (Postal/Zip Code) ______________ (Country – if not US) (The document need not state the true name and address of more than one individual. However, if you wish to state the name and address of any additional individuals causing the document to be delivered for filing, mark this box name and address of such individuals.) and include an attachment stating the Disclaimer: This form, and any related instructions, are not intended to provide legal, business or tax advice, and are offered as a public service without representation or warranty. While this form is believed to satisfy minimum legal requirements as of its revision date, compliance with applicable law, as the same may be amended from time to time, remains the responsibility of the user of this form. Questions should be addressed to the user’s attorney. ARTINC_55 Page 3 of 3 Rev. 01/01/2008 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com