Utah § 16-7-5 - Amendments of articles of incorporation.

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§ 16-7-5. Amendments of articles of incorporation.

16-7-5.  Amendments of articles of incorporation.
(1) A corporation sole formed under this chapter may alter or amend its articles of incorporation.
(2) An amendment described in Subsection (1) shall:
(a) be made by the corporation sole;
(b) be executed by:
(i) the person who executed the original articles of incorporation; or
(ii) the successor in office to the person described in Subsection (2)(b)(i);
(c) specify the name, title, and street address of the person described in Subsection (2)(b); and
(d) be filed in the same manner as is provided for the filing of the original articles.
(3) A corporation sole altering or amending its articles of incorporation after May 3, 2004, shall comply with Subsection 16-7-15(1).


Amended by Chapter 16, 2004 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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