Missouri § 351.578 - Amended certificate of authority.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 351.578 — Amended certificate of authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 351.578. Amended certificate of authority.
1. A foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state shall obtain an amended certificate of authority from the secretary of state if it changes:
(1) Its corporate name;
(2) The period of its duration; or
(3) The state or country of its incorporation.
2. The requirements of section 351.576 for obtaining an original certificate of authority apply to obtaining an amended certificate under this section.
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(L. 1990 H.B. 1432)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 351.578 cover?
Section 351.578 ("Amended certificate of authority.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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