1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. A business entity can be formed in California online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov.Filing tips are included with most online forms. Authorizing is the same as creating. Enter the number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue. Do not leave blank or enter zero (0). •. •. Shares (List the number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue. "Authorized shares" refers to the number of shares the corporation is allowed to issue under its certificate or articles of incorporation. When writing up the articles of incorporation, you must include the number of authorized shares and par value. Please fully complete all applicable sections. 1.