A corporate resolution is a legal document that outlines actions a board of directors will take on behalf of a corporation. OPRHP suggests utilizing the attached sample Resolution and Certification.The document contains resolutions from the board of directors and stockholders of various corporations regarding changes to accounting periods. A specific corporate resolution that authorizes specific corporate officers with the legal standing to sign contracts on behalf of the corporation. Creating a realistic resolution hasn't always been easy for me. Follow this template to write effective corporate resolutions, which includes critical fields such as "Whereas" and "Resolved" clauses. This guide covers the essential elements of a corporate resolution form, its purpose, and the steps involved in completing it accurately and efficiently. A corporate resolution is required in any closing transaction if either the purchaser or the seller is a corporation.