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Instructions/form 202 - Instructions For Filing Restated Articles Of Incorporation For A Non-Profit Corporation - State Of Rhode Island

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

Office of the Secretary of State

Division of Business Services

148 W. River Street

Providence, Rhode Island 02904-2615

(401) 222-3040

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING

RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

FOR A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION

Section 7-6-42 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, 1956, as amended

The attached form is designed to meet minimal statutory filing requirements pursuant to the relevant statutory

provision. This form and the information provided are not substitutes for the advice and services of an attorney

and/or tax specialist.

1. In order to procure a Restated Certificate of Incorporation, a non-profit corporation must file Restated Articles of

Incorporation (Form No. 202) with the Office of the Secretary of State, Division of Business Services, at the above

address. When the Restated Articles are properly completed, signed and submitted with the correct filing fee, a

Restated Certificate of Incorporation shall be issued electronically.

2. The Restated Articles of Incorporation, which are to be attached to Form 202, must correctly set forth, without

change, the corresponding provisions of the articles of incorporation, as previously amended, together with the

designated amendments, if any. Upon filing, or upon the effective date, the Restated Articles will supersede the

original articles of incorporation and all amendments thereto.

3. Upon filing the Restated Articles of Incorporation, the corporation must be in good standing and current with the filing

of its annual reports and the maintenance of its registered agent and its registered office in this state.

4. The Restated Articles of Incorporation must be accompanied by a filing fee of $10.00, and checks are to be made

payable to "Secretary of State".

5. The Restated Articles of Incorporation must be signed by the corporation’s president or vice president and secretary

or assistant secretary. A signature must appear on each line even if the same person holds both offices.

If you have any questions, please call us at (401) 222-3040, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30

p.m.

Instructions/Form 202

Revised: 05/12

Instructions/form 202 - Instructions For Filing Restated Articles Of Incorporation For A Non-Profit Corporation - State Of Rhode Island