INSTRUCTIONS: PROFIT ARTICLES OF AMENDMENTS (PROFIT CORPORATION)

This form allows a for-profit corporation to make amendments to the original Articles of Incorporation.  If a corporation is not amending a category within this form, leave it blank. 

“Profit Articles of Amendments (Profit Corporation) Step 1”

Provide the current name of the corporation on the first line of the form.  If the corporation has a document number under the Florida Department of State, provide this number on the line below.

“Profit Articles of Amendments (Profit Corporation) Step 2”

If the corporation is amending its name, provide the requested name in the section A.  It’s the corporation’s responsibility to search for other corporations and companies with similar names.

“Profit Articles of Amendments (Profit Corporation) Step 3”

If the corporation is changing its principal office location, provide the new street address in section B.  If the mailing address remains the same, leave section C blank.  If the mailing address has changed as well, provide the new P.O. Box in section C. 

“Profit Articles of Amendments (Profit Corporation) Step 4”

If the corporation is changing its registered agent, the name of the new registered agent and their office address is required in section D.  The new registered agent must provide their signature in section D in order to indicate they understand the responsibilities of such a position. 

“Profit Articles of Amendments (Profit Corporation) Step 5”

If the officers and/or directors are being amended, fill out the first section on page 2.  Provide the title, name, and address of the new or removed officer or director and check the appropriate box.  You can attach a separate sheet for more room if necessary. 

“Profit Articles of Amendments (Profit Corporation) Step 6”

Complete section E if additional articles are being added or amended.  Fill out section F if amendments address the exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of issued shares.  Place “N/A” in this section if it does not apply. 

“Profit Articles of Amendments (Profit Corporation) Step 7”

Check the appropriate box on page 3 and provide the signature of the director, president, or other authorized officer. 

“Profit Articles of Amendments (Profit Corporation) Step 8”

Make sure to complete the cover sheet and check the appropriate box for the filing fees.  Make the check payable to the Florida Department of State.  Mail the form to the following address:

Amendment Section

Division of Corporations

P.O. Box 6327

Tallahassee, FL 32314

INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION OF NAME BCA-4.10

This form is required if a corporation is forming in the state of Illinois and wants to reserve its name before filing Articles of Incorporation.  If the name is approved, the reservation will remain valid for 90 days. 

“Application for Reservation of Name BCA-4.10 Step 1”

Provide the requested name for the corporation in section 1 of this form.  State law requires the name of the corporation to have one of the following designations in the name: corporation, company, incorporated, limited, or an appropriate abbreviation.

“Application for Reservation of Name BCA-4.10 Step 2”

State the main purpose of the corporation in section 2 of this form.

“Application for Reservation of Name BCA-4.10 Step 3”

Provide the full legal name of the application in section 3 of this form.  Enter the address of the applicant in the section 4. 

“Application for Reservation of Name BCA-4.10 Step 4”

Section 5 requires a signature from the applicant.  If an individual is applying for the name reservation, they need to provide their signature and printed name below the signature.  If a corporation is applying, an authorized officer within the corporation needs to provide their signature.  Make sure to date the form including the month, day and year. 

“Application for Reservation of Name BCA-4.10 Step 5”

A filing fee of $25 is required along within this form.  The payment needs made by check or money order and made pay to Secretary of State.  Send the form to the following address:

Secretary of State

Department of Business Services

501 S. Second St., Rm. 350

Springfield, IL 62756

“Application for Reservation of Name BCA-4.10 Step 6”

If the Secretary of State approves the name reservation, the applicant will receive a certificate of mail.  Make sure to attach this form to the Articles of Incorporation.