Nevada § 78.380 - Amendment of articles before issuance of voting stock
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 78.380 — Amendment of articles before issuance of voting stock, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 78.380. Amendment of articles before issuance of voting stock
1. At least two-thirds of the incorporators or of the board of directors of any corporation,
if no voting stock of the corporation has been issued, may amend the articles of incorporation
of the corporation by signing and filing with the Secretary of State a certificate
amending, modifying, changing or altering the articles, in whole or in part. The certificate must state that: (a) The signers thereof are at least two-thirds of the incorporators or of the board
of directors of the corporation, and state the name of the corporation; and (b) As of the date of the certificate, no voting stock of the corporation has been
issued. 2. A certificate filed pursuant to this section is effective at the time of the filing
of the certificate with the Secretary of State or upon a later date and time as specified
in the certificate, which date must not be more than 90 days after the date on which
the certificate is filed. If a certificate filed pursuant to this section specifies a later effective date
but does not specify an effective time, the certificate is effective at 12:01 a.m.
in the Pacific time zone on the specified later date. 3. If a certificate specifies a later effective date and if no voting stock of the
corporation has been issued, the board of directors may terminate the effectiveness
of a certificate by filing a certificate of termination with the Secretary of State
that: (a) Is filed before the effective date specified in the certificate filed with the
Secretary of State pursuant to subsection 1; (b) Identifies the certificate being terminated; (c) States that no voting stock of the corporation has been issued; (d) States that the effectiveness of the certificate has been terminated; (e) Is signed by at least two-thirds of the board of directors of the corporation;
and (f) Is accompanied by the fee required pursuant to NRS 78.765 . 4. This section does not permit the insertion of any matter not in conformity with
this chapter.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 78.380
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 78.380 cover?
Section 78.380 ("Amendment of articles before issuance of voting stock") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 78.380?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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