FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS
Attached is a form for filing Articles of Amendment to amend the articles of incorporation of a Florida Profit Corporation, Florida
Profit Benefit Corporation or Florida Profit Social Purpose Corporation pursuant to section 607.1006, Florida Statutes. This is a
basic amendment form and may not satisfy all statutory requirements for amending.
A corporation can amend or add as many articles as necessary in one amendment.
The original incorporators cannot be amended.
If amending the name of the corporation, the new name must be distinguishable on the records of the Florida Department of
State. A preliminary search for name availability can be made through the Division’s website at www.sunbiz.org. You are
responsible for any name infringement that may result from your corporate name selection.
If amending the registered agent, the new agent must sign accepting the appointment and state that he/she is familiar with the
obligations of the position.
If amending/adding officers/directors, list titles and addresses for each officer/director.
If amending from a general corporation to a professional corporation, the purpose (specific nature of business) must be
amended or added if not contained in the articles of incorporation.
If a section is not being amended, enter N/A or Not Applicable.
The document must be typed or printed and must be legible.
Pursuant to section 607.0123, Florida Statutes, a delayed effective date may be specified but may not be later than the 90
th
day after
the date on which the document is filed.
Filing Fee $35.00 (Includes a letter of acknowledgment)
Certified Copy (optional) $8.75
Certificate of Status (optional) $8.75
Send one check in the total amount made payable to the Florida Department of State.
Please include a letter containing your telephone number, return address and certification requirements, or complete the attached cover
letter.
Mailing Address: Street Address:
Amendment Section Amendment Section
Division of Corporations Division of Corporations
P.O. Box 6327 The Centre of Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL 32314 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 810
Tallahassee, FL 32303
For further information you may call the Amendment Section at (850) 245-6050
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