INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT (PROFIT CORPORATION) (Sample)

This form is a sample and cannot be filed electronically. This form needs filed electronically, and all paper forms will be rejected. Corporations submitting this document are strongly encouraged to use the assistance of an attorney. This form is used to make changes to the original Articles of Organization.

“Articles of Amendment (Profit Corporation) (Sample) Step 1”

Provide the ID number from the Secretary of State on the first line of this form.

“Articles of Amendment (Profit Corporation) (Sample) Step 2”

If you’re changing the name of the corporation, provide the name of the corporation before the change of name in part 1. Enter the new name for the organization on the next line. Leave part 2 blank if name of the corporation is staying the same.

“Articles of Amendment (Profit Corporation) (Sample) Step 3”

If you’re changing the name of the corporation and the name uses any of the restricted words, check the appropriate box in part 3.

“Articles of Amendment (Profit Corporation) (Sample) Step 4”

If there are any other amendments, part 4 asks for the applicant to attach separate pages describing the amendments to the first Articles of Organization.

“Articles of Amendment (Profit Corporation) (Sample) Step 5”

If the amendment applies to the exchange, reclassification or cancellation of issued shares, part 5 requires the applicant to explain the changes and provisions for implementing the changes on a separate sheet.

“Articles of Amendment (Profit Corporation) (Sample) Step 6”

In part 6, provide a date on the provided line if the amendments to the Articles of Organization are less than permanent. If the amendments is perpetual, check the appropriate box and leave the first line blank in part 6.

“Articles of Amendment (Profit Corporation) (Sample) Step 7”

If the corporation wants to delay the implementation of the amendments, provide a date on the line provided in part 7.

“Articles of Amendment (Profit Corporation) (Sample) Step 8”

Provide the name and address of the person or entity responsible for filing this amendment in part 8. The incorporators must provide their signatures at the bottom of this form as well. Speak within an attorney for more information.