A. An original and a copy, which may be a photocopy of the original after it was signed or a photocopy that is conformed to the original, of the articles of amendment shall be delivered to the commission [secretary of state]. If the commission [secretary of state] finds that the articles of amendment conform to law, it shall, when all fees have been paid:

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 53-13-5

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

(1)     endorse on the original and copy the word “filed” and the month, day and year of the filing;

(2)     file the original in its office; and

(3)     issue a certificate of amendment to which it shall affix the copy.

B. The certificate of amendment, together with the duplicate original of the articles of amendment affixed thereto by the commission [secretary of state], shall be returned to the corporation or its representative.

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