The articles of merger required by this chapter to be filed with the Secretary of State shall also be recorded in the office of the judge of probate in the county in which the limited liability company is required to file its certificate of formation and in each county in which a limited liability company which is a party to the merger is required to file its certificate of formation; provided, however, that when the articles are filed by the Secretary of State, the matters covered by the articles shall be effective as stated therein, and a copy of the articles certified by the Secretary of State shall be conclusive evidence of the matters covered therein.