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Form 541                                       Page 1 of 4                                 Last Revised: 10/2024

Form 541 Prescribed by:                                      INSTRUCTIONS                            MAIL TO
                                                             · Include the filing fee.               Regular Service: 
                                                             · Make check or money order payable to  P.O. Box 1329 
                                                             Ohio Secretary of State.                Columbus, OH  43216 
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                        Certificate of Amendment 
                        (Domestic Nonprofit Corporation) 
                                                               Filing Fee: $50 
                                                             Form Must Be Typed 

Check box 1 or 2. See instructions for details.

1. Amendment to existing Articles of Incorporation by Members or by Incorporator(s) pursuant to O.R.C. 1702.38(C)(1) 
   and (2) (128-AMD)

2. Amended and Restated Articles by Members pursuant to O.R.C. 1702.38(D) or by Directors pursuant to Ohio Revised 
   Code section 1702.38(E) (126-AMAN) - The following articles supersede the existing articles and all amendments 
   thereto.

Name of corporation as currently registered:

   Name of Corporation

   Charter Number

If amending the name:

   Name of Corporation
   (following amendment)

A copy of the resolution adopting the amendment or amended and restated articles must be attached to this 
document. 

Note:  If amended and restated articles were adopted, amended articles must set forth all provisions required in 
original articles other than with respect to the initial directors pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 1702.38(A). In 
the case of adoption of the resolution by the directors, a statement of the basis for such adoption shall be provided.

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Must be signed by at least one authorized representative.
The undersigned hereby certifies that they have the requisite authority to execute this document.

Signature

Office held or capacity in which representative is acting

Print Name

Signature

Office held or capacity in which representative is acting

Print Name

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                Instructions for Certificate of Amendment

Avoid Rejection 
 · READ the instructions. 
 · Completely fill out the form. 
 · Attachments must be on sign-sided, 8 ½ x 11 paper 
 · Do NOT include Social Security numbers or tax identification numbers. 
 
Box 1: Initial articles remain valid with amendments.    
 
Box 2: Amended and Restated articles will supersede existing articles and any amendments previously filed. Amended and 
restated articles must set forth all provisions required in original articles except for the initial directors. See O.R.C. 1702.04.  
 
Statement regarding Manner and Basis for Resolution Adopting Amendments or Amended Articles 
Pursuant to O.R.C. 1702.38, the Certificate must state the manner in which the resolution was adopted to amend the 
articles. If the resolution was adopted by directors, a statement of the basis for adoption shall be filed with our office. 
 
Copy of the Resolution 
Pursuant to O.R.C. 1702.38, a copy of the resolution adopting the amendment or amended articles must be attached to the 
certificate.

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