The attached sample has been drafted to meet minimum statutory requirements. The sample may be used as a guide in preparing documents to be filed with the Secretary of State. The fee for filing Articles of Incorporation for a general stock corporation is $100.00. There is an additional $15.00 special handling fee for processing a document delivered in person to the Sacramento office or to any of the regional offices.
http://www.marshalynne.com/forms/Calif%20Incorporation.pdf