However, electronic signatures only are permissible in electronic transactions between consenting parties. An electronic signature may be as simple as typing in a name electronically, checking a box indicating an intent to sign or some similar process. 'Electronic signature' is defined generally as an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record. Computer generated signatures or fonts made to look like a signature printed on paper filings are not acceptable. A complaint form, which can be completed online and printed to mail, is available on the California Attorney General's websiteĮlectronic signatures on filings submitted through the Secretary of State's online process are the only electronic signatures that are acceptable for filings with the Secretary of State. To learn more about these deceptive solicitations, please reference our Customer Alerts webpage.Ĭalifornia businesses that receive one of these fraudulent solicitation letters or that have paid the company and received a fraudulent certificate should submit a written complaint along with the entire solicitation (including the solicitation letter, the outer and return envelopes, all related documents if available, and a copy of the fraudulent certificate) to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit, P.O.

If you are representing a business, we want you to be aware of deceptive solicitations being sent to many entities registered with the California Secretary of State.

Copies of records and/or a Certificate of Status.Ĭustomer Alert - Misleading Business Solicitations.

Suspension/forfeiture notices from the Secretary of State or Franchise Tax Board.

Delinquency and penalty notices from the Secretary of State or Franchise Tax Board.

Annual and biennial requirements for a business entity.

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