In the bustling heart of the United States, where business and law intertwine, the District of Columbia Government provides a structured pathway for domestic for-profit corporations to reflect changes in their foundational documents through the Form DBU-2. Updated in January 2012, this form stands as a crucial tool within the framework of Title 29 of the D.C. Code, also known as the Business Organizations Act. Its primary purpose is to facilitate amendments to a corporation's original articles of incorporation or any prior amendments, ensuring that business entities remain compliant and current in their documented status with the government. The process outlined by this form encompasses a range of amendments, from changes in corporate name to more complex adjustments involving the exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of issued shares. To ensure legal and procedural accuracy, it details specific instructions for adoption and filing, including scenarios where incorporator, board director, or shareholder approval is required. Moreover, it emphasizes the gravity of accurate reporting with a stern warning against false statements, underlining the legal consequences of such actions. Accompanied by a variable filing fee based on the corporate fee schedule available online, the form embodies a critical link between the corporation and regulatory compliance, offering a streamlined avenue for entities to adapt to evolving business needs while maintaining legal integrity. As businesses navigate the complexities of governance and operational adjustments, the DBU-2 form serves as an essential resource, guiding them through the intricacies of legal amendments with clarity and precision.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Dbu 2 Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | dbu 2, incorporators, DCOC, dbu amendments |
District of Columbia Government
Corporations Division
Articles of Amendment of Domestic
Form
This form will allow for a domestic
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Under the provisions of the Title 29 of D.C. Code (Business Organizations Act), the domestic filing entity listed below hereby applies for a Certificate of Amendment and for that purpose submits the statement below.
1.Corporation Name.
2.The text of each amendment adopted or the information required by §
3.If an amendment provides for an exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of issued shares, provisions for implementing the amendment. (may attach the statement)
4.The date of each amendment's adoption.
5.Amendment has been adopted /filed in the following manner.
(A)The amendment was duly approved by the incorporators or by the board of directors, as the case may be, and that shareholder approval was not required;
(B)The amendment was duly approved by the shareholders in the manner required by §
(C)Is being filed pursuant to §
If you sign this form you agree that anyone who makes a false statement can be punished by criminal penalties
of a fine up to $1000, imprisonment up to 180 days, or both, under DCOC §
6. Name of the Governor or Authorized Person. |
7. Signature of the Governor or Authorized Person. |
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Mail all forms and required payment to:
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Corporations Division
PO Box 92300
Washington, DC 20090
Phone: (202)
Corporate Online Services Information:
Many corporate filings are available by using CorpOnline Service.
Go to CorpOnline site at https://corp.dcra.dc.gov, create the profile,
access the online services main page and proceed. Online filers must pay by using the credit card.
Please check dcra.dc.gov to view organizations required to register, to search business names, to get