What is the difference between the Articles of Amendment, Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, and Restated Articles of Incorporation?

The Articles of Amendment (Form DC-3) and Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (Form DC-5) may contain an amended article, articles, or the original Articles of Incorporation amended in its entirety on file with the department.

A corporation restating its Articles of Incorporation shall deliver to the department director for filing, Articles of Reinstatement (Form DC-4) setting forth the Restated Articles of Incorporation, which is the original Articles of Incorporation and any approved amendment(s) filed. The Restated Articles of Incorporation (Form DC-4) cannot contain any new amendments.

Forms DC-3, DC-4, DC-5 and more are available for download on our Domestic Profit Corporation Forms page.  Please scroll to find your form.