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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 8§ 5814 Certificate Of Amendment Filing

§ 5814 Certificate Of Amendment Filing

Corporations Code·California
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§ 5814 Certificate Of Amendment Filing

Key Takeaways

  • •If a company wants to change its rules, it must write down the changes and say who agreed to them.
  • •The company must tell the government about the changes by sending a special paper.
  • •If the company is mixing with another company, they follow different rules for telling the government.

Example

A small toy company wants to change its name to something new.

The company must write down the new name and get the bosses and owners to agree. Then, they send a paper to the government to make it official.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5814 Certificate Of Amendment Filing

(a) Except for amendments adopted by the incorporators pursuant to Section 5811, upon adoption of an amendment, the corporation shall file a certificate of amendment, which shall consist of an officers’ certificate stating: (1) The wording of the amendment or amended articles in accordance with Section 5816; (2) That the amendment has been approved by the board; (3) If the amendment is one for which the approval of the members (Section 5034) is required, that the amendment was approved by the required vote of members; and (4) If the amendment is one which may be adopted with approval by the board alone, a statement of the facts entitling the board alone to adopt the amendment. (5) If the amendment is one for which the approval of a person or persons other than the incorporators, directors, or members is required, that the approval of such person or persons has been obtained. (b) In the event of an amendment of the articles pursuant to a merger, the filing of the officers’ certificate and agreement pursuant to Section 6014 shall be in lieu of any filing required under this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 724.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

certificate of amendmentofficers’ certificateapproval of the boardapproval of the membersapproval of a person or persons other than the incorporators, directors, or members

Related Statutes

  • § 12505 Corporate Amendment Filing Requirements
  • § 7814 Corporate Amendment Filing Requirements
  • § 12506 Incorporator Amendment Filing
  • § 12507 Amending Nonprofit Articles
  • § 12508 Amending Nonprofit Articles

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 5814.
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