INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT MBCA-9

A domestic business corporation can use this form to amend its Articles of Incorporation.  This form is fairly easy to complete but requires multiple attachments.  Don’t forget to include a Cover Sheet with this document. 

“Articles of Amendment MBCA-9 Step 1”

Provide the name of the corporation as it currently appears under the Secretary of State on the line at the top of the document. 

“Articles of Amendment MBCA-9 Step 2”

In Article I, state which Exhibit (attached form) the amendments appear and the date on which the corporation adopted the amendments. 

“Articles of Amendment MBCA-9 Step 3”

Check the appropriate box in the second part of Article I.  Check the first box if the amendments were adopted by the incorporators and approval from the shareholders was not required.  Check the second box if the board of directors approved the amendments and shareholder approval was not required.  Check the last box if the shareholders approved the amendments. 

“Articles of Amendment MBCA-9 Step 4”

If the amendments concern an exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of issued shares, state the Exhibit where the changes appear on the line in Article II. 

“Articles of Amendment MBCA-9 Step 5”

In Article III, state the effective date of the Articles of Amendment.  If you do not enter a date, the Amendments will take effect the date the form is filed. 

“Articles of Amendment MBCA-9 Step 6”

An authorized officer or the clerk needs to sign, date, and print their name on the bottom of this form. 

“Articles of Amendment MBCA-9 Step 7”

The filing fee for this form is $50.00.  If you ask for expedited service, the filing fee will increase.  Make the payment payable to Maine Secretary of State.  Send the completed forms to the following address:

Corporate Examining Section

Secretary of State

101 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0101

INSTRUCTIONS: DDLC INCORPORATION PACKET (LLC)

Use this packet to form a limited liability company in New Mexico.  Although the packet provides detailed instructions, you’re still encouraged to consult with an attorney. 

“DDLC Incorporation Packet (LLC) Step 1”

State the name of the limited liability company in Article I.  Make sure the name contains one of the following designations: limited liability company, limited company, L.L.C., LLC, L.C., or LC. 

“DDLC Incorporation Packet (LLC) Step 2”

Enter a date in Article II if the limited liability is expected to dissolve in the future.  Leave the Article blank if the LLC is perpetual. 

“DDLC Incorporation Packet (LLC) Step 3”

List the name of the registered agent, the street address for the registered office, and the street address of the LLC’s principal place of business in Article III.  The registered agent must be a individual resident of the state or another business authorized to conduct business in the state. 

“DDLC Incorporation Packet (LLC) Step 4”

If a manager is responsible for the management of the business, check the space in Article IV.  If the management is vested in the members, leave the space blank. 

“DDLC Incorporation Packet (LLC) Step 5”

Check the space in Article V if the company is a single member limited liability company.  Leave the space blank otherwise.

“DDLC Incorporation Packet (LLC) Step 6”

List the effective date for the Articles of Organization in Article VI.  Each organizer must sign their name at the bottom of the Articles.  If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet. 

“DDLC Incorporation Packet (LLC) Step 7”

If the LLC has elected an individual agent, the registered agent needs to complete the first two lines of the Statement of Acceptance.  If the agent is a corporation the last two lines need completed. 

“DDLC Incorporation Packet (LLC) Step 8”

The filing fee for this form is $50.  If an additional copy is requested, there is an additional $25 for each requested copy.  The fee can be paid by check or money order—made payable to New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. 

“DDLC Incorporation Packet (LLC) Step 9”

Collect the original copy, a duplicate copy, and filing fee.  Send the package to the following address: 

Public Regulation Commission

Corporations Bureau

Chartered Documents Division

P.O. Box 1269

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-1269