How to get certificate of termination on sosdirect

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING A CERTIFICATE OF TERMINATION OF A DOMESTIC NONPROFIT CORPORATION
(Form 652)

This form should not be used if the domestic entity is a domestic entity other than a nonprofit corporation or a cooperative association. Form 651, which is available as an electronic filing, should be used if the domestic entity is a for-profit or professional corporation, a professional association, a limited liability company, or a limited partnership.
  1. Logon and select the Business Organizations Tab.
  2. In the Change Documents frame below Web Filings, input the filing number, if you know it, for the entity for which you need to file the termination and click on File Document.
  3. If you do not know the file number, click on Find Entity.
    1. On the Find Entity Name Search screen, input the name of the entity for which you need to file the termination and click on Search.
    2. The search results will be returned showing the names of the entities that match or are very similar to your search parameter.
    3. Select the entity for which you need to file the termination by clicking on the radio button in the column entitled "Mark."
    4. If the entity for which you searched does not appear in the search results and you wish to conduct another search, click on New Search.
    5. When the appropriate entity is marked, click on Initiate Change Filing.
    1. On the expiration of the entity’s period of duration, if not perpetual;
    2. After obtaining the requisite approval of a voluntary decision to wind up the domestic entity;
    3. On the occurrence of an event specified in the governing documents of the entity that requires the winding up, dissolution or termination of the entity;
    4. On the occurrence of an event specified in the Business Organizations Code that requires the winding up or termination of the entity; or
    5. On issuance of a decree by a court requiring the winding up or dissolution of the domestic entity.

    A certificate of termination filed by a nonprofit corporation should be signed by an officer (BOC § 20.001).

    A certificate of termination filed by a cooperative association may be signed by an officer or by one of the liquidating trustees.