Guide for Articles of Correction (Virginia)
This is a guide to articles of correction for a corporation in Virginia. The form provided here is simply a sample of what the actual Form SCC607 looks like.
GUIDE FOR ARTICLES OF CORRECTION
ARTICLES OF CORRECTION OF
_______________________________ (Name of corporation)
The undersigned corporation, as authorized by its Board of Directors and pursuant to Section 13.1-607 (if a stock corporation) or Section 13.1-807 (if a nonstock corporation) of the Code of Virginia, hereby executes the following articles and sets forth:
ONE
The name of the corporation is ________________________________.
TWO
The articles to be corrected are articles of (incorporation, amendment, merger, share exchange, dissolution, revocation of dissolution, termination of corporate existence, correction [USE APPROPRIATE TERM]), which became effective on
_______________________________ (Date).
THREE
The aforesaid articles contain the following incorrect statement:
____________________. This incorrect statement is found
_______________________________ (Describe where the misstatement is located) of the articles, and is corrected by inserting in lieu of such statement the following:
_______________________________ (Set forth the correct statement).
FOUR
The aforesaid articles were defectively (executed, attested, sealed, verified, acknowledged [USE APPROPRIATE TERM]). The defect is corrected by inserting in lieu thereof the following:
_______________________________ (Set forth the correct execution, attestation, etc.).
The undersigned (chairman or vice-chairman of the board of directors, president, or any other of its officers authorized to act on behalf of the corporation [USE APPROPRIATE TERM]) declares that the facts herein stated are true as of
____________, 20____.
_______________________________ (Name of corporation)
By: _______________________________ (Signature)
_______________________________ (Printed name and corporate title)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM
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1. The law requires that the articles be typewritten or printed in black. White opaque paper 8 1/2" by 11" in size must be used. A minimum of a 1" margin must be provided on the left, top and bottom margins and 1/2" on the right margin. Use only one side of a page.
2. In most instances, either Article 3 or Article 4 will be applicable. Omit whichever article is inapplicable.
3. The articles must be executed in the name of the corporation by the chairman or any vice-chairman of the board of directors, the president, or any other of its officers authorized to act on behalf of the corporation.
Note: No articles of correction shall be accepted by the Commission when received more than nine days after the effective date of the certificate relating to the articles to be corrected.
SEND THE ARTICLES ALONG WITH THE $25 FILING FEE PLUS ANY ADDITIONAL CHARTER FEE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY ANY INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF THE CORPORATION TO THE CLERK OF THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION, P. O. BOX 1197, RICHMOND, VA 23218-1197. (Street address: 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219.) PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION. (804) 371-9733.