Colored paper or colored inks are more costly to retain in a scanned computer file. A form is being provided at the end of this section for the drafting of articles of incorporation. A corporation may use the prescribed form, or they can use the form as a guide to draft articles of incorporation. If the prescribed form is not used, the text and the order of any or all of the articles may be altered as long as the articles contain the minimum information required by statute. The provided form contains the minimum information required in the articles of incorporation.
Articles of incorporation are subject to public inspection.
Accessibility for public inspection may justify exclusion from the articles some detail regarding the internal government of the corporation. Most of these matters may be left to the bylaws. However, additional provisions may be included in the articles as provided in North Dakota Century Code, Chapter 10-33. This article often includes the language specified for inclusion by the Internal Revenue Service to qualify for tax-exempt status. If the corporation chooses to determine a specific date on which it is to cease to exist, that date might be included in this article.