Articles of Amendment for a Washington Nonprofit Corporation
This form is for articles of amendment for a Washington nonprofit corporation. The form provided here is simply a sample of what the actual form looks like.
Washington Nonprofit Corporation
See attached detailed instructions
□ Standard Filing Fee $20.00
□ Filing Fee with Expedited Service $40.00
This Box For Office Use Only
UBI Number: _______________________
ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
Chapter 24.03 RCW
SECTION 1
NAME OF CORPORATION: (as currently recorded with the Office of the Secretary of State) _______________________
SECTION 2
ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT WERE ADOPTED BY: (please check and complete one of the following)
□ The amendment was adopted by a meeting of members held: (Date) _______________________
A quorum was present at the meeting and the amendment received at least two-thirds of the votes which members present or represented by proxy were entitled to cast.
□ The amendment was adopted by a consent in writing and signed by all members entitled to vote.
□ There are no members that have voting rights. The amendment received a majority vote of the directors at a board meeting held: (Date) _______________________
SECTION 3
AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES ON FILE: (if necessary, attach additional information) _______________________
SECTION 4
EFFECTIVE DATE OF ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT: (please check one of the following)
□ Upon filing by the Secretary of State
□ Specific Date: __________________ (Specified effective date must be within 30 days AFTER the Articles of Amendment have been filed by the Office of the Secretary of State)
SECTION 5
SIGNATURE OF OFFICER: (see instructions page)
This document is hereby executed under penalties of perjury, and is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.
X _______________________________ Signature
_________________________________ Printed Name and Title of Officer
_______________________ Date
_______________________ Phone
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM
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Please complete all sections of the Articles of Incorporation. USE DARK INK ONLY. For an electronic, fillable version of this form, please visit our website at www.secstate.wa.gov/corps
Section 1
Indicate the corporation's name as it currently is recorded with the Office of the Secretary of State.
Section 2
Using one of the three choices offered in this section, indicate how the amendment was adopted. If selecting either the first or third choice you must provide the date of adoption in the space provided.
Section 3
Indicate the text of your amendment here: If necessary, include an attachment with more detail. Do not use this form to update officers, directors, or the principal place of business. Please contact our office for the appropriate form 360-725-0377.
Section 4
Choose either upon filing by the secretary of state or you may indicate an effective date. The effective date can be up to 30 days AFTER filing of the Articles of Amendment by the Office of the Secretary of State.
Section 5
The signer must be an officer (President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer)
Additional Information:
UBI Number: Please enter your existing Unified Business Identifier (UBI Number) as currently recorded with the Office of the Secretary of State, in the box in the upper right hand corner of page 1.
FEES: The filing fee for Articles of Amendment is $20.00. If expedited service is requested, include an additional $20.00 and write "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope. Make the checks or money orders payable to "Secretary of State". (Expedite fees are non-refundable)
Important Note: If your nonprofit organization is currently fundraising, or plans to fundraise from the public, it may also be required to register with the Charities Program of the Secretary of State.
Registration with the Charities Program is separate from and in addition to filings required under corporate law. Please visit the Charities Program website at www.secstate.wa.gov/charities/ to review the registration requirements and forms for Charitable Organizations.
Mail completed forms and payment to:
Secretary of State
Corporation Division
801 Capitol Way S
PO Box 40234
Olympia WA 98504-0234
If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to provide feedback please visit the Corporations Division website at www.secstate.wa.gov/corps or call 360-725-0377.