N.Y. Religious Corporations Law Section 404
Formation of a new society

Five or more persons of full age may form a corporation under this article by holding a meeting for incorporation in accordance with section four hundred two hereof, at which all of them shall be qualified voters. If the majority of those attending such meeting decide in favor of incorporation, a certificate of incorporation may be filed in accordance with section four hundred three hereof.

Source: Section 404 — Formation of a new society, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/RCO/404 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 25, 2025).

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