Dbu 2 Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Dbu 2 Form PDF Details

Form DBU-2, officially the Articles of Amendment of Domestic Business Corporation, is the required filing for domestic for-profit corporations registered in Washington, DC that need to change their foundational documents. The form is governed by Title 29 of the DC Code (the Business Organizations Act), updated in January 2012.

Who Must File

Domestic for-profit corporations registered in the District of Columbia must file this amendment form to update their original articles of incorporation. Filing is required for changes to the corporate name, registered agent, principal office address, authorized share structure, or any other provision in the original articles.

Types of Amendments Covered

The form accommodates a wide range of corporate amendment types, including:

• Corporate name changes
• Registered agent or principal office address updates
• Changes to authorized shares, including exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of issued shares
• Amendments to any other provision established in the original articles

Approval Requirements

The type of amendment determines who must authorize the filing. Depending on the situation, approval may come from incorporators (before shares are issued), the board of directors, or shareholders. The form specifies the applicable authorization process for each scenario and requires documentation of the approval date.

Filing Fees and Submission

Filing fees are variable and based on the current Corporate Fee Schedule published on the CorpOnline portal by the DC DLCP. Submitting false statements on this form carries legal penalties under DC law, so accuracy in every field is essential before submitting. Keep a copy of the filed amendment and the DLCP confirmation for your corporate records.

For similar filings in other states, see the Georgia Articles of Amendment (CD-110).