Certificate of Renewal of Corporate Existence (Michigan)
This form renews corporation existence for use by Domestic Corporations in Michigan. The form provided here is simply a sample of what the actual Form 525 looks like.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER & INDUSTRY SERVICES
BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES
This document is effective on the date filed, unless a subsequent effective date within 90 days after received date is stated in the document.
Name: __________________________
Address: __________________________
City: ___________________________
State: __________________________
Zip Code: ______________________
Document will be returned to the name and address you enter above.
If left blank document will be mailed to the registered office.
CERTIFICATE OF RENEWAL OF CORPORATE EXISTENCE
For use by Domestic Corporations
Pursuant to the provisions of Act 284, Public Acts of 1972 (profit corporations), or Act 162, Public Acts of 1982 (nonprofit corporations), the undersigned corporation executes the following Certificate:
1. The name of the corporation is: __________________
2. The identification number assigned by the Bureau is: __________________
3. The date and place of the meeting of the shareholders or members, or directors if organized on a nonprofit directorship basis, approving the renewal of corporate existence, if any, was as follows:
Date of Meeting ________________________
Place of Meeting ________________________
4. The renewal of corporate existence was approved by the requisite vote of directors and shareholders, directors and members, or only the directors if it is a nonprofit corporation organized on a nonstock directorship basis.
5. The corporate term, if other than perpetual, is ________________________ years from the date of filing this certificate.
Profit Corporations
Signed this___________________ day of __________________, __________
By _______________________ (Signature of an authorized officer or agent)
_________________________________ (Type or Print Name)
Non-Profit Corporations
Signed this___________________ day of __________________, __________
By _______________________ (Signature of President, Vice-President, Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson)
_________________________________ (Type or Print Name)
Preparer's Name ______________________________
Business telephone number: (________)_________________________
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM
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1. This document or a comparable one is to be used and filed pursuant to section 815 of Act 284, P.A. of 1972 or Act 162, P.A. of 1982, to renew the existence of a corporation whose term has expired.
2. Submit one original of this document. Upon filing, the document will be added to the records of the Bureau of Commercial Services. The original will be returned to your registered office address, unless you enter a different address in the box on the front of this document.
Since this document will be maintained on electronic format, it is important that the filing be legible. Documents with poor black and white contrast, or otherwise illegible, will be rejected.
3. Item 2 - Enter the identification number previously assigned by the Bureau. If this number is unknown, leave it blank.
4. Item 3 - If written consent to the renewal has been obtained from the shareholders or members pursuant to section 407 of the Act, a statement should be placed in Item 3 instead of the date and place of meeting, which reads substantially as follows
"Written consent, and written notice if required, have been given as provided in section 407 of the Act.
Less than unanimous written consent to the renewal is permitted only if such a provision appears in the Articles of Incorporation.
5. This Certificate must be signed by:
PROFIT CORPORATIONS: an authorized officer or agent.
NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS: either the president, vice-president, chairperson or vice-chairperson.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS: either the president, vice-president, chairperson or vice-chairperson.
6. NONREFUNDABLE FEE: Make remittance payable to the State of Michigan. Include corporation name and identification
number on check or money order ......................................................................... $10.00
To submit by mail:
Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services
Bureau of Commercial Services
Corporation Division
7150 Harris Drive
P.O. Box 30054
Lansing, MI 48909
To submit in person:
6546 Mercantile Way
Lansing, MI
Telephone: (517) 241-6400
Fees may be paid by VISA or Mastercard when delivered in person to our office.
MICH-ELF (Michigan Electronic Filing System):
First time users: Call (517) 241-6420 or visit our website at https://www.cis.state.mi.us/bcs/corp/
Customer with MICH-ELF Filer Account: Send document to (517) 241-9845.