Code of Alabama
Article 3 - Formation of Nonprofit Corporations.
Section 10A-3-3.03 - Commencement of Corporate Existence.

Upon the effectiveness under Sections 10A-1-4.11 and 10A-1-4.12 of the filing of the certificate of formation with the Secretary of State, the corporate existence shall begin. The Secretary of State's filing of the certificate of formation shall be conclusive evidence that the corporation has been incorporated under this chapter, except as against the State of Alabama in a proceeding to cancel or revoke the incorporation or for involuntary dissolution of the corporation.