How to file an Oregon Corporation Amendment:
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To make amendments to your Oregon Corporation, you provide the completed Oregon Articles of Amendment – Business/Professional form and provide them to the Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division by mail, in person to the Customer Service Desk or by fax with a Fax Cover Sheet. Original signature is NOT required.
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Can you re-state the initial articles instead of
filing
an amendment?
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No. Oregon wants you to amend with the proper form and state the original article number(s) you are amending.
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Are there any specifics you can or can’t include
with
an Oregon Corporation amendment?
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You can’t change the entity name on this form. Oregon form Restated Articles of Incorporation – Business/Professional is used for changing the name of your corporation.
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How much does an Oregon Corporation amendment
cost?
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To amend your corporation in Oregon, there is a $100.00 filing fee required.
If the only amendment is a change for President/Secretary, there is no filing fee.
If you wish to receive a confirmation copy of your amendment or any Oregon business filing, add $5. |
How long does it take the state to process an Oregon
Corporation amendment?
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Normal Processing by Mail: One week.
In Person Processing: One day.
Fax filing: One week.
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How will the corporation amendment be returned?
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Oregon will mail or fax you a confirmation copy, depending on how you filed. They want $5 for this service. If you furnish a copy and a prepared envelope, they are supposed to return it for free.
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What state agency do you file an amendment with?
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Oregon Secretary of State
Corporation Division
255 Capitol Street NE, Suite 151
Salem, OR 97310-1327
Phone: (503) 986-2200
Fax: (503) 378-4381
Website:
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Can you change the Oregon Corporation officers, directors or shareholders on an amendment?
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Yes. If your only amendment is a change of President/Secretary, there is no fee.
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Can you change the Oregon registered agent on
the
amendment?
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No. File a Change of Registered Agent/Address form at no charge and save the filing fee.
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Can you change the principal office address
and/or the
mailing address on a corporation amendment?
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No. You file a completed Change of Business Mailing Address form with no filing fee, unless you have other amendments also.
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