INSTRUCTIONS – FOREIGN NONPROFIT AMENDED CERTIFICATE
Please complete all sections of the Amended Certificate of Authority. USE DARK INK ONLY. For an
electronic, fillable version of this form, please visit our website at
UBI Number: Please enter your existing Unified Business Identifier (UBI Number) as currently recorded with
the Office of the Secretary of State, in the box in the upper right hand corner of page 1.
Section 1
Indicate the corporation’s name as it currently is recorded with the Office of the Secretary of State.
Section 2
Provide the date the original Certificate of Authority was issued in Washington State.
Section 3
Indicate the text of your amendment here: If necessary, include an attachment with more detail. Do not use
this form to update officers, directors, or the principal place of business. Please contact our office for
the appropriate form 360-725-0377.
Section 4
Choose either upon filing by the secretary of state or you may indicate an effective date. The effective date can
be up to 30 days AFTER filing of the Amended Certificate of Authority by the Office of the Secretary of State.
Section 5
The signer must be an officer (President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer) or an official with authorized
capacity on behalf of the corporation.
Additional Information:
FEES: The filing fee for Articles of Amendment is $20.00. If expedited service is requested, include an
additional $50.00 and write “EXPEDITE” on the outside of the envelope. Make the checks or money orders
payable to “Secretary of State”. (ALL fees are non-refundable)
Important Note: If your nonprofit organization is currently fundraising, or plans to fundraise from the
public, it may also be required to register with the Charities Program of the Secretary of State.
Registration with the Charities Program is separate from and in addition to filings required under
corporate law. Please visit the Charities Program website at to review the
registration requirements and forms for Charitable Organizations.
Mail completed forms and payment to:
Secretary of State
Corporation Division
801 Capitol Way S
PO Box 40234
Olympia WA 98504-0234
If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to provide feedback please visit the Corporations Division
website at
or call 360-725-0377.
Foreign Nonprofit Corporation – Amended
Washington Secretary of State
Revised 07/10
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