Series 15310
Carbon County (Utah). County Clerk Articles of incorporation record books
Dates: 1881-1961.
5 microfilm reels
These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.
Historical Note
An agency history is available.
Scope and Content
These volumes record copies of Articles of Incorporation filed with the Carbon County Clerk by newly organized corporations. The registers were kept as the official copy which was available for public use. The actual articles of incorporation record the following: names of the incorporators and their places of residence, the length of the corporation's duration, the pursuit of business agreed upon, amount of stock each shareholder receives, description of stock classes, number and kind of corporate officers, and the number of directors necessary to transact corporate business.
Under current Utah law and the laws of the territorial legislature, individuals desiring to incorporate, were to file and record articles of incorporationwith their respective county clerk. These agreements specified the nature and place of business, amount of stock to be issued, terms for officers, etc. The clerk in turn issued certificate of incorporation and recorded the final articles of incorporation in these record books. The series ended in 1961 when the registration of corporations became the sole responsibility of the Secretary of State.
Research Note
Researchers should be aware that the companies may have listings in all volumes and that volumes overlap in dates. Researchers should consult all volumes to ensure finding all related information.
Research Note
Researchers should be aware that the companies may have listings in all volumes and that volumes overlap in dates. Researchers should consult all volumes to ensure finding all related information.
Access Restrictions
This series is designated as Public.
Reproduction and Use
These records are available for reproduction and use.
Finding Aids
Indexes: Volume 1 contains an alphabetical index located at the end of the book. The alphabetical index for Volume 2 is attached to the printed Series Inventory as Appendix A. Volumes 3, 4, and 5 contain alphabetical indexes at the beginning of each volume.
Related Records
Incorporation case files from the Department of Commerce. Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, Series 7184, contains current Incorporations in Carbon County.
Incorporation case files from Carbon County (Utah). County Clerk, Series 25119.
Incorporation indexes from Carbon County (Utah). County Clerk, Series 25121.
Indexing Terms
Articles of incorporation--Carbon County (Utah).
Carbon County (Utah)--Industries.
Carbon County (Utah)--Corporations.
REEL | VOLUME | DESCRIPTION |
1 | 1 | December 21, 1881-July 19, 1912 |
2 | 2 | March 30, 1909-April 26, 1924 |
3 | 3 | April 17, 1924-November 25, 1947 |
4 | 4 | August 22, 1947-April 25, 1961 |
5 | 5 | April 18, 1961-October 18, 1961 |