New York corporations use this document to update their Certificate of Incorporation with the NY Department of State under Section 805 of the Business Corporation Law. This filing is mandatory whenever a corporation modifies foundational details recognized by the state.
Common reasons to file: changing the corporate name, increasing or reducing authorized shares, modifying existing provisions, updating the registered office address, or correcting errors in the original Certificate of Incorporation.
Filing requirements: The form must include the corporation's current name, any former names, the original date of incorporation, and the full text of each amended paragraph. Authorization requires a board of directors vote followed by a majority vote of all outstanding shares entitled to vote, or unanimous written consent of all shareholders.
Filing fee and timeline: $60 for domestic business corporations. Standard processing takes 7 to 10 business days. Expedited 24-hour service is available for an additional $25. Submit to: NY Department of State, Division of Corporations, One Commerce Plaza, Albany NY 12231.
Professional legal review is strongly recommended before filing. For related forms, see the NY Amendment NyS Form and New York LLC Operating Agreement.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Certificate Of Amendment Ny Sample |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 45 sec |
| Other names | Washington, certificate of amendment, DOS-1554-f-l, applicable |
