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Thoughts:
1) The larger the vendor, the less likely you'll get partnership agreements, LLC agreements, corporate resolutions etc. No legal department would allow it - except if you're big enough to demand it. (Business leverage tends to be the only way to win this argument.)
2) If all you want is Articles of Incorporation, business license etc. - many states offer those docs for a fee. And some let you download at no cost.
3) Might consider the purpose of requiring production of these documents. What risk is being covered? If it is "they're a legal entity" - the Certificate of Good Standing probably should be considered as an adequate substitute.
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Sent: 10-29-2019 02:40 PM
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Know your vendor
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It seems like a Good Standing certificate from the Secretary of State would work?
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Sent: 10-29-2019 11:21 AM
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Know your vendor
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As part of our due diligence we request articles of incorporation or formation documents to show the legal existencs of the organization. From time to time, we get push back and organizations are not willing to share these. Is there something similar to "know your customer" in the vendor world that relates to "know your vendor" that I can point to that I can reference the reason why I need the information and why we can not waive the requirement?