AGENCY: Salt Lake County (Utah). County Clerk

SERIES: 3888
TITLE: Incorporation case files
DATES: 1869-1961.
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by case number, thereunder chronological by date filed.

DESCRIPTION: Original articles of incorporation and any subsequent amendments, notices to pay licensing fees and taxes, oaths of office for corporate officers, annual reports, correspondence, and other miscellaneous documents created during the length of a corporation's duration. Generated when companies incorporate within Salt Lake County, they serve as evidence of "due incorporation of the corporation [UCA 16-2].

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: For records prior to and including 1896. Retain in Agency Record Center permanently after being microfilmed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Paper: For records beginning in 1897 through 1961. Retain in State Records Center until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Agency Record Center permanently.

APPRAISAL

Historical Legal

This disposition is based on the historical and legal value of this series since it documents the functions of the Salt Lake County Clerk and continues to serve current and future administrative needs. The series also has historical value since incorporation records document individuals and topics useful to researchers and historicas including: information on the administrative structure of coprorations, names of founders, numerous signatures of prominent individuals, and postage or internal revenue stamps. Furthermore, the series should be retained as a vital record essential for the operation of the company and their ability to fulfill their obligations to the public.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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