Corporate Proxy - Template Form to Create Word and PDF

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What is a Corporate Proxy?

A Corporate Proxy is a ready-to-use legal template for United States. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Corporate Proxy cover?

The Corporate Proxy is organised into sections covering § 1. APPOINTMENT OF PROXY, § 2. MEETING AND DURATION, § 3. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY, § 4. DISCRETION; VOTING INSTRUCTIONS, § 5. REVOCATION OF PRIOR PROXIES, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

What formats can I download?

You can download your completed Corporate Proxy as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

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Is a Corporate Proxy legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Corporate Proxy is generally legally binding in United States, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Corporate Proxy in United States?

A Corporate Proxy should comply with the laws in force in United States. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Corporate Proxy?

For most standard situations you can complete the Corporate Proxy yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

How do I sign the Corporate Proxy?

Download the completed Corporate Proxy as Word or PDF and sign it as required in United States. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

Is the Corporate Proxy free?

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How long does it take to complete a Corporate Proxy?

Most people finish the Corporate Proxy in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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PROXY TO VOTE SHARES OF CORPORATE STOCK

________ (the "Corporation")

A corporation organized under the laws of the State of ________

RECITALS

The undersigned, ________ (the "Stockholder"), is the record and beneficial owner of ________ shares of ________ stock of the Corporation, having an address at:

________

This Proxy is executed and delivered pursuant to, and shall be governed by, the corporation law of the State of incorporation set forth above, including the provisions thereof authorizing a stockholder to appoint a proxy to vote shares of the Corporation.

§ 1. APPOINTMENT OF PROXY. The Stockholder hereby constitutes and appoints ________, residing at ________ (the "Proxy"), as the Stockholder's true and lawful attorney-in-fact and proxy, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to attend and to represent, act for, and vote on behalf of the Stockholder all shares of stock of the Corporation that the Stockholder is entitled to vote.

§ 2. MEETING AND DURATION. This Proxy shall be valid for, and the authority granted hereunder shall apply to, the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation to be held on ________, together with any postponement, adjournment, or continuation thereof. Unless a longer period is permitted by applicable law and expressly stated herein, this Proxy shall expire and be of no further force or effect ________ following its date of execution.

§ 3. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY. The Proxy shall have full power and authority to vote the Stockholder's shares upon any and all matters, issues, motions, resolutions, or actions that may lawfully come before the meeting, and otherwise to represent the Stockholder in all respects with the same force and effect as the Stockholder could do if personally present, including the power to demand or waive notice, to request or consent to adjournment, and to participate in any quorum.

§ 4. DISCRETION; VOTING INSTRUCTIONS. The Proxy may vote in the Proxy's sole and exclusive discretion, except that with respect to the following matters the Proxy shall vote strictly in accordance with the directions set forth below:

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§ 5. REVOCATION OF PRIOR PROXIES. By the execution of this instrument, the Stockholder hereby revokes any and all prior proxies or proxy designations heretofore given with respect to the Stockholder's shares of the Corporation.

§ 7. BINDING EFFECT. This Proxy shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Stockholder and the Stockholder's heirs, personal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns.

§ 8. GOVERNING LAW. This Proxy and the authority granted hereunder shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of ________, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

EXECUTION:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Stockholder has executed this Proxy as of the date written below.

Name of Stockholder: ________


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Signature

_____________________________
Date

(notary page follows)

State of ________

County of ________

On this ________ day of ________, 20________, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared ________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and who acknowledged that he or she executed the same as his or her free act and deed for the purposes therein contained.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first above written.

My commission expires: ________



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Notary Signature, Printed Name, and Notary/Bar Roll Number

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