Pennsylvania Form DSCB:15-1306 is the Articles of Amendment–Domestic Business Corporation form that every for-profit corporation chartered in Pennsylvania files with the Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations when it changes any term in its articles of incorporation. The form lives under 15 Pa.C.S. § 1911–§ 1915, the Pennsylvania amendment statutes that govern how a domestic business corporation can revise its name, share structure, purpose, registered office, or any other charter provision.
The Bureau processed more than 400,000 business filings in 2024, and rejection rates on amendment filings still run near 12% because of small drafting and check-box errors that block the change from taking effect on the date the corporation expected. Filing the wrong version, skipping the Docketing Statement, or checking the wrong “manner of adoption” box can push the effective date back by weeks and create a gap that voids contracts, loan covenants, or share issuances signed in the interim.
Here is what this guide covers:
- 📄 What Form DSCB:15-1306 does, who must file it, and the statute behind it
- 🧾 Every line, box, and paragraph on the form, in plain English with sample entries
- 👥 Three full named-filer walkthroughs (name change, share increase, registered office move)
- 💵 Current fees, expedited service tiers, and processing times at the Bureau
- ⚠️ The mistakes that trigger rejection letters and how to dodge each one
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
Form DSCB:15-1306 is the official cover sheet a Pennsylvania domestic business corporation uses to amend its articles of incorporation. The current revision in circulation is the Rev. 7/2022 version, and the revision date is printed in the lower-left corner of page 1; if your PDF shows an older rev date, download a fresh copy before filing because the Bureau rejects superseded forms. The form is authorized under 15 Pa.C.S. § 1915, which requires every charter amendment to be reflected by Articles of Amendment filed with the Department of State.
Only for-profit business corporations chartered in Pennsylvania use this form. Nonprofit corporations use DSCB:15-5915, and limited liability companies use DSCB:15-8822/8622. Foreign corporations registered to do business in Pennsylvania do not file 15-1306; they file an amended Statement of Registration once they amend in their home state.
The filer is almost always the corporate secretary, an officer authorized by the board, or outside counsel. Maria Chen, the secretary of Keystone Robotics Inc., signs and files Form 15-1306 to change the corporation’s name to KR Automation Inc. She files because her board approved the change, the shareholders ratified it, and the new name will not become legal until the Bureau date-stamps the amendment.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Pull the following before opening the form, because the PA Business One-Stop Hub times out after about 30 minutes of inactivity and any missing item forces you to restart the filing.
- Exact corporate name as currently on file. A single missing comma or “Inc.” mismatch causes rejection because the Bureau matches the entry against its database character-for-character.
- Pennsylvania entity number. This 7-digit number is on your original Articles of Incorporation and on every annual filing; without it, the system cannot pull your record.
- Date of incorporation. Required in Paragraph 2, and a wrong date triggers a clerical rejection even if every other field is correct.
- The exact text of the amendment. Draft the new article language in advance because the form does not save partial work and Paragraph 7 must be inserted verbatim.
- Board resolution and shareholder vote tallies. You need the dates of adoption to complete Paragraph 8, and the percentage of shares that voted in favor.
- Current registered office address. Even amendments that do not change the office require the office of record on the form for cross-checking.
- Filing fee payment method. The fee is $70 for business corporations, payable by credit card online or check made to “Department of State” if filing by mail.
- Docketing Statement–Changes (DSCB:15-134B). Required when the amendment changes the corporation’s name, registered office, EIN, fiscal year, or purpose; missing it is the single most common reason for rejection.
- Court order or consent documents. Required only if a court ordered the amendment under 15 Pa.C.S. § 1914 or if a class of shareholders had to consent in writing.
- Effective date you want. Same-day, or any future date up to 90 days out; pick before you start because changing it mid-filing requires a new submission.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The official PDF lives on the Bureau’s Business Forms page under “Domestic Business Corporation – Articles of Amendment.” Download a fresh copy each time, because the Bureau silently revises forms and the database flags out-of-date revisions for rejection. The PDF is fillable in Adobe Acrobat Reader, but you can also fill it out by hand in black ink if you plan to mail it.
Online filers skip the PDF entirely and use the PA Business One-Stop Hub, where the same fields appear as a guided web form. The Hub validates each entry as you type, autopopulates your entity number once you log in, and lets you e-sign with a typed name. Marcus Patel, CFO of BluePoint Holdings Inc., logs into the Hub, selects “Amendment” under his filed entities, and the system pre-loads the corporate name and entity number so he only has to draft Paragraph 7.
The Bureau’s mailing address for paper filings is Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations, P.O. Box 8722, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8722. Walk-in filings go to the office at 401 North Street, Room 206, Harrisburg, PA, during business hours.
If you cannot access the form digitally, call the Bureau at (717) 787-1057 to request a paper copy by mail. Allow 5 to 7 business days for the form to arrive, which can matter if your amendment is tied to a closing date.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form DSCB:15-1306 Line by Line
The form has a single page of structured fields plus space for the amendment text. Work top-down, do not skip any field, and keep your draft Paragraph 7 language ready before you start. Field labels below match the official form verbatim; do not paraphrase them on your filing.
Top Header: Filer’s Name and Mailing Address
This block sits in the upper-left corner of page 1 and tells the Bureau where to mail back the date-stamped, approved amendment. Enter the name of the individual or firm filing on behalf of the corporation, plus a complete street address, city, state, and ZIP code. Use the format Name / Firm / Street / City, State ZIP with one item per line.
Sarah Whitfield, Esq., enters “Sarah Whitfield, Esq. / Whitfield Law LLC / 100 Market Street, Suite 4B / Philadelphia, PA 19106.” The Bureau mails the approved amendment back to this exact address, which becomes the corporation’s evidence of the change.
If you have a P.O. Box only, you may use it here even though the registered office field below requires a street address. Many small filers use a personal home address; that is allowed, but the address becomes part of the public record and cannot easily be redacted later.
The most common mistake is leaving this block blank because filers assume the Bureau will mail back to the registered office. The consequence is that your time-stamped amendment goes into the wrong PO box and you may not have proof of filing when a lender or buyer asks for it. A common misconception is that this is the registered office; it is not — it is just the return-mail block for this filing.
Paragraph 1: Name of the Corporation
Paragraph 1 asks for the current corporate name exactly as it appears on the records of the Department. Type the name in all capitals or mixed case to match what is on file, including the word “Inc.”, “Corporation”, “Co.”, or “Limited” exactly as previously filed.
Keystone Robotics Inc. enters “KEYSTONE ROBOTICS INC.” on line 1 because that is exactly how the original Articles of Incorporation list the corporation. Do not enter the new name here, even if the amendment changes the name; the new name belongs in Paragraph 7.
The most frequent edge case is a name with punctuation or special characters, such as a comma before “Inc.” or an ampersand. Match the punctuation exactly; “Smith & Jones, Inc.” is not the same record as “Smith and Jones Inc.” in the Bureau’s database.
A common mistake is entering the desired new name in this field. The direct consequence is automatic rejection because the Bureau cannot find a record matching the new name. The misconception is that Paragraph 1 is the “what we want to be called” line; it is the “what we are right now” line.
Paragraph 2: Address of the Registered Office
Enter the street address of the corporation’s current registered office in Pennsylvania, including city, state, and ZIP. The county also appears on the form because the Bureau indexes corporations by county for service-of-process purposes.
BluePoint Holdings Inc. enters “1500 Walnut Street, Floor 12, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Philadelphia County.” If the corporation uses a Commercial Registered Office Provider (CROP), enter “c/o [CROP Name]” plus the county where the CROP is registered, instead of a street address.
A nuance: if this amendment is changing the registered office, the current office still goes here in Paragraph 2; the new office goes inside Paragraph 7 as part of the amendment text. The two are not interchangeable.
The common mistake is dropping the suite or floor number, which causes the Bureau’s address validator to flag the entry. The consequence is a rejection letter and a redo. The misconception is that a P.O. Box is acceptable here — it is not. Pennsylvania requires a physical street address for the registered office, except where a CROP is used.
Paragraph 3: Statute Under Which the Corporation Was Incorporated
Check the box that identifies the law under which the corporation was originally incorporated. Most modern corporations check “the Business Corporation Law of 1988” because 15 Pa.C.S. Chapter 19 replaced the older 1933 Business Corporation Law.
Maria Chen checks “the Business Corporation Law of 1988” because Keystone Robotics Inc. was chartered in 2014, well after the 1988 statute took effect. Older corporations chartered before 1989 may need to check a different box and consult 15 Pa.C.S. § 101 for the saving-clause language.
A nuance arises for corporations that were originally formed under the 1933 Act and then carried forward. The 1988 BCL automatically governs them now, so they still check the 1988 box.
The common mistake is checking the wrong statute box because the filer assumes incorporation date matches the statute name. The consequence is a rejection because the Bureau cross-checks the box against the date in Paragraph 5. The misconception is that the box describes the current law; it actually describes the law in force on the date the corporation was originally chartered.
Paragraph 4: Date of Incorporation
Enter the original date of incorporation in MM/DD/YYYY format. This is the date the Bureau date-stamped the original Articles of Incorporation, which you can confirm by looking up the corporation on the PA Corporation Search.
Keystone Robotics Inc. enters “06/15/2014” because that is the file-stamp date on the original articles. Do not use the date the board signed the articles or the date you mailed them; use the Bureau’s stamped acceptance date.
If the corporation was domesticated into Pennsylvania from another state, the date of domestication is the operative date for this field, not the original out-of-state incorporation date.
The common mistake is entering today’s date or the date of the current amendment. The consequence is rejection because the date does not match the Bureau’s record. The misconception is that this field is the “amendment date”; it is the original charter date and never changes for the life of the corporation.
Paragraph 5: Aggregate Number of Shares Authorized
State the current aggregate number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue under its existing articles, broken out by class and series if applicable. If the amendment changes the share structure, the new numbers go in Paragraph 7, not here.
BluePoint Holdings Inc. enters “10,000 shares of common stock, no par value” because that is the structure on file before this amendment. Corporations with multiple classes list each class separately, e.g., “5,000 shares of Class A common, 5,000 shares of Class B common, and 1,000 shares of preferred.”
A nuance: if the corporation has previously amended its share count, use the most recent authorized total, not the original from the founding articles. The Bureau matches Paragraph 5 against its current record.
The common mistake is reporting issued shares instead of authorized shares. The consequence is a discrepancy with the Bureau’s record and rejection. The misconception is that “aggregate” means total outstanding; “aggregate” here means total authorized under the articles, whether issued or not.
Paragraph 6: Statement of Amendment Type
Check the appropriate box: either (a) the amendment shall be effective upon filing or (b) the amendment shall be effective on a specified later date. If you choose (b), enter the future date, which under 15 Pa.C.S. § 135 cannot be more than 90 days after filing.
Marcus Patel checks box (b) and enters “01/01/2027” because BluePoint wants the share-structure change to align with its new fiscal year. Tying the effective date to a fiscal-year boundary is a common practice for tax and accounting reasons.
The nuance is timing risk: if you check (a), the change is effective the moment the Bureau date-stamps the filing, which could be the same day or up to 15 business days later if there is a backlog. If certainty matters, use (b) with a date you are confident the Bureau will reach.
The common mistake is checking both boxes or leaving both blank. The consequence is rejection. The misconception is that “effective upon filing” means effective when you hit submit; it actually means effective when the Bureau accepts and date-stamps the filing.
Paragraph 7: Text of the Amendment
This is the heart of the form. Write the amendment in the format “RESOLVED, that Article ___ of the Articles of Incorporation is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: …” and then quote the new article language in full. Do not summarize, do not write “as discussed,” and do not say “see attached” without an actual attachment.
Sarah Whitfield drafts: “RESOLVED, that Article 1 of the Articles of Incorporation is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: ‘The name of the corporation is KR Automation Inc.’” The amendment language should be self-contained so a reader can understand the new article without reference to the old one.
The nuance is multi-article amendments. If you are changing more than one article, list each article separately within Paragraph 7 using “RESOLVED FURTHER” language. You may also attach an Exhibit A and reference it in Paragraph 7.
The common mistake is amending a section that does not exist (e.g., “Article 9” when the articles only have eight). The consequence is rejection because the Bureau cannot apply the amendment to a non-existent article. The misconception is that the form will rewrite the articles for you; the form only records the amendment, and the corporation must still maintain a clean restated copy in its minute book.
Paragraph 8: Manner of Adoption
Check the box that matches how the amendment was adopted. The choices are:
- (a) by the incorporators under 15 Pa.C.S. § 1911, available only before any shares have been issued.
- (b) by the board of directors under 15 Pa.C.S. § 1912, available only for limited “ministerial” amendments.
- (c) by the shareholders under 15 Pa.C.S. § 1914, the standard route for any amendment that changes shareholder rights.
Maria Chen checks box (c) and enters the shareholder-meeting date because Keystone Robotics issued shares to its founders in 2014 and any name change requires shareholder approval. If you check (b), be ready to cite the specific subsection of § 1912 that authorizes board-only adoption.
A nuance arises with single-shareholder corporations: even with one shareholder, the action must be documented as a written shareholder consent, and box (c) is the right choice.
The common mistake is checking (b) for an amendment that requires shareholder approval. The consequence is that the amendment is voidable and any third party who relied on the change can challenge it. The misconception is that boards can amend “anything administrative”; § 1912 lists narrow categories such as fixing share-class designations and updating registered office, and most substantive changes need shareholders.
Signature Block
The form must be signed by an authorized officer — typically the president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer. Print the officer’s name, title, and the date of signing. Online filings collect a typed e-signature, which the Hub treats as legally binding under Pennsylvania’s Electronic Transactions Act.
Marcus Patel signs as “Marcus Patel, Chief Financial Officer, 03/04/2026” because BluePoint’s bylaws empower the CFO to execute corporate filings. The Bureau accepts any officer signature; it does not need to match the individual who appears in the return-mail block.
A nuance: if the corporation has been administratively dissolved, the most recent officer of record may sign even if the corporation is in tax-lien status, but the amendment will not process until the corporation is reinstated.
The common mistake is signing without a title or with an unauthorized title (e.g., “Manager,” which is an LLC term). The consequence is rejection because the Bureau cannot verify officer authority. The misconception is that any board member can sign; only officers can sign Articles of Amendment under 15 Pa.C.S. § 134.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Scenario 1: Maria Chen — Corporate Name Change
Maria is the secretary of Keystone Robotics Inc., a Bethlehem-based for-profit corporation rebranding to KR Automation Inc. after a 2025 shareholder vote.
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| Filer Return Address | Maria Chen / Keystone Robotics Inc. / 22 Linden Street / Bethlehem, PA 18018 |
| Paragraph 1 (Current Name) | KEYSTONE ROBOTICS INC. |
| Paragraph 2 (Registered Office) | 22 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018, Northampton County |
| Paragraph 3 (Statute) | ☒ Business Corporation Law of 1988 |
| Paragraph 4 (Date) | 06/15/2014 |
| Paragraph 5 (Shares) | 10,000 shares of common stock, no par value |
| Paragraph 6 (Effective) | ☒ Effective upon filing |
| Paragraph 7 (Amendment) | RESOLVED, that Article 1 is amended to read: “The name of the corporation is KR Automation Inc.” |
| Paragraph 8 (Adoption) | ☒ By the shareholders, on 02/12/2026 |
| Signature | Maria Chen, Secretary, 03/01/2026 |
Scenario 2: Marcus Patel — Increase in Authorized Shares
Marcus is the CFO of BluePoint Holdings Inc., a Philadelphia holding company increasing authorized common shares from 10,000 to 100,000 ahead of a Series A round.
| Form Section | What Marcus Enters |
|---|---|
| Filer Return Address | Marcus Patel / BluePoint Holdings Inc. / 1500 Walnut Street, Floor 12 / Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
| Paragraph 1 (Current Name) | BLUEPOINT HOLDINGS INC. |
| Paragraph 2 (Registered Office) | 1500 Walnut Street, Floor 12, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Philadelphia County |
| Paragraph 3 (Statute) | ☒ Business Corporation Law of 1988 |
| Paragraph 4 (Date) | 09/22/2019 |
| Paragraph 5 (Shares) | 10,000 shares of common stock, no par value |
| Paragraph 6 (Effective) | ☒ Effective on 01/01/2027 |
| Paragraph 7 (Amendment) | RESOLVED, that Article 5 is amended to read: “The aggregate number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue is 100,000 shares of common stock, no par value.” |
| Paragraph 8 (Adoption) | ☒ By the shareholders, on 11/15/2025 |
| Signature | Marcus Patel, Chief Financial Officer, 11/20/2025 |
Scenario 3: Janet Alvarez — Registered Office Move
Janet is the president of Alvarez Catering Inc., a Pittsburgh small business moving its registered office from a leased storefront to her accountant’s CROP.
| Form Section | What Janet Enters |
|---|---|
| Filer Return Address | Janet Alvarez / Alvarez Catering Inc. / 880 Forbes Avenue / Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
| Paragraph 1 (Current Name) | ALVAREZ CATERING INC. |
| Paragraph 2 (Registered Office) | 880 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, Allegheny County |
| Paragraph 3 (Statute) | ☒ Business Corporation Law of 1988 |
| Paragraph 4 (Date) | 04/03/2017 |
| Paragraph 5 (Shares) | 1,000 shares of common stock, $1 par value |
| Paragraph 6 (Effective) | ☒ Effective upon filing |
| Paragraph 7 (Amendment) | RESOLVED, that Article 2 is amended to read: “The registered office of the corporation is c/o Keystone CROP Services, Allegheny County.” |
| Paragraph 8 (Adoption) | ☒ By the board of directors, on 02/28/2026, under § 1912 |
| Signature | Janet Alvarez, President, 03/02/2026 |
How to File the Completed Form
You can file DSCB:15-1306 through three channels: online, by mail, or in person. Each channel has different processing times and proof-of-filing artifacts, and you should pick based on how time-sensitive the effective date is.
Online via the PA Business One-Stop Hub. This is the fastest channel. The fee is $70, paid by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Standard processing runs 7 to 15 business days, but you can pay extra for same-day service ($100 add-on if filed before 10 a.m.), 3-hour service ($300 add-on), or 1-hour service ($1,000 add-on) under the Bureau’s expedited service tiers. The Hub emails a date-stamped PDF as proof of filing.
By mail. Send the signed original, the Docketing Statement–Changes (DSCB:15-134B) when required, and a check for $70 payable to “Department of State” to Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations, P.O. Box 8722, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8722. Processing runs 3 to 5 weeks during peak periods. Keep a tracked-mail receipt as your interim proof-of-filing.
In person. Walk-in filers go to 401 North Street, Room 206, Harrisburg, PA, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Bureau accepts cash, check, money order, or credit card at the counter. Same-day service is available for a $100 add-on if you arrive before 10 a.m.; the clerk hands you a date-stamped copy on the spot.
Whichever channel you use, store the date-stamped acceptance in the corporation’s minute book under the 15 Pa.C.S. § 1508 records requirement. Banks, insurers, and counterparties routinely ask for it during due diligence.
What Happens After You File
The Bureau reviews the filing, checks Paragraph 1 against its database, confirms the manner-of-adoption box matches the type of amendment, and either accepts or rejects the filing. Acceptance produces a date-stamped PDF that becomes the operative legal document for the change.
If the amendment changes the corporate name, the Bureau also updates its public Corporation Search database within 1 to 2 business days of acceptance. Maria Chen sees “KR Automation Inc.” appear in the search the day after her amendment is accepted, which she screenshots for her bank.
A rejection comes by email (online filings) or by mail (paper filings), with a one-line reason such as “Paragraph 8 box not checked” or “Docketing Statement missing.” You have 30 days to cure the rejection without re-paying the fee, but missing that window forces a brand-new filing and a second $70 payment.
The corporation must also update collateral records: the IRS (if the name changed, file Form 8822-B), the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, banks, insurers, vendors, and any contracts that name the corporation. The Articles of Amendment alone do not update these third-party records.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Filing the wrong revision of the form. The Bureau rejects superseded versions on sight, costing you 2 to 3 weeks.
- Using a P.O. Box in Paragraph 2. Pennsylvania requires a physical street address or a CROP designation; a P.O. Box triggers automatic rejection.
- Entering the new name in Paragraph 1. Paragraph 1 is the current name; entering the new name causes the database lookup to fail.
- Skipping the Docketing Statement DSCB:15-134B. Required for name, registered office, EIN, fiscal year, or purpose changes; missing it is the top rejection reason.
- Checking the wrong manner-of-adoption box. Using “by directors” for a shareholder-only amendment makes the change voidable and exposes officers to liability.
- Leaving Paragraph 6 blank or checking both boxes. The Bureau cannot guess your effective date and rejects the filing.
- Quoting the old article language in Paragraph 7. Paragraph 7 must contain the new language; quoting the old version produces a no-op amendment.
- Signing with an LLC title like “Manager.” Only corporate officers can sign; the wrong title triggers rejection.
- Mismatched date of incorporation in Paragraph 4. Any date that does not match the Bureau’s record stops processing.
- Underpaying the fee. Sending less than $70, or forgetting the expedited add-on, returns the filing unprocessed.
- Choosing an effective date more than 90 days out. § 135 caps future effective dates; longer dates cause rejection.
- Forgetting to update the registered office on annual reports. A 15-1306 amendment does not waive the annual report requirement under Pennsylvania’s annual reporting regime.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do:
- Download the latest DSCB:15-1306 PDF the day you file; the Bureau revises forms quietly.
- Draft Paragraph 7 in a separate Word document first and paste it in; the Hub does not save partial work.
- Pull your entity number from the Corporation Search before logging in to avoid timeouts.
- File the Docketing Statement DSCB:15-134B any time the change touches name, office, EIN, fiscal year, or purpose.
- Keep the date-stamped acceptance in the corporate minute book under § 1508.
- Update the IRS within 60 days if you changed the corporate name.
Don’t:
- Don’t paraphrase field labels; use the exact text on the form.
- Don’t use a P.O. Box for the registered office in Paragraph 2.
- Don’t check “by directors” unless the amendment is in the narrow § 1912 list.
- Don’t pay with a personal check from a non-corporate account if filing by mail; the Bureau prefers a corporate-account check.
- Don’t pick an effective date past 90 days.
- Don’t assume the amendment updates third-party records; banks and the IRS need their own notices.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Pros of filing pro se:
- Costs only the $70 state fee, with no attorney bill.
- Fastest if the amendment is simple (name change, registered office) and you can navigate the Hub yourself.
- Forces the corporation’s officers to know the charter cold, which pays off later.
- No third-party scheduling delays.
- Online filings produce instant proof-of-filing once accepted.
Cons of filing pro se:
- High rejection risk on share-structure amendments under § 1914.
- No legal review of Paragraph 7 language, which can void the change if drafted poorly.
- Filer bears full responsibility for picking the right manner-of-adoption box.
- Missed Docketing Statements and other collateral filings are common.
- No malpractice coverage if a defective amendment damages the corporation later.
FAQs
Do I need to file a Docketing Statement with every Form 15-1306?
No. A Docketing Statement DSCB:15-134B is required only when the amendment changes the corporate name, registered office, EIN, fiscal year, or stated purpose; pure share-structure amendments do not need it.
Can I file Form 15-1306 online?
Yes. The PA Business One-Stop Hub accepts the amendment as a guided web form, charges the $70 fee by credit card, and emails a date-stamped PDF on acceptance.
Does my new corporate name take effect the day I sign the form?
No. It takes effect on the date the Bureau date-stamps the filing, or on a future date you specified in Paragraph 6, whichever is later.
What goes in Paragraph 1 if I am changing the name?
No new name in Paragraph 1; you enter the current legal name exactly as on file. The new name belongs in Paragraph 7 of the amendment text.
Can I use a P.O. Box for the registered office in Paragraph 2?
No. Pennsylvania requires a physical street address or a Commercial Registered Office Provider designation; P.O. Boxes are auto-rejected by the Bureau’s address validator.
Do I check Paragraph 6 box (a) or (b) if I want the change today?
Yes, check (a) “effective upon filing” if you want the change to land as soon as the Bureau accepts the filing; box (b) is for future-dated amendments up to 90 days out.
Can my board approve a name change without a shareholder vote?
No. A name change touches shareholder rights and requires shareholder approval under § 1914; board-only amendments under § 1912 are limited to ministerial fixes.
What is the filing fee for Form 15-1306?
Yes, there is a fee: it is $70 for domestic business corporations, with optional same-day, 3-hour, or 1-hour expedited service for additional fees of $100, $300, and $1,000.
How long does standard processing take?
Yes, processing has a posted range: 7 to 15 business days online and 3 to 5 weeks by mail, depending on Bureau workload during peak filing months.
What if my amendment is rejected?
Yes, you can cure a rejection within 30 days without paying a new fee; missing that window means resubmitting and paying the $70 again.
Do I need to put the date of incorporation in Paragraph 4 even if I am only changing the name?
Yes. Paragraph 4 is mandatory on every filing because the Bureau cross-checks the date against its records before approving any amendment.
Can a foreign corporation registered in Pennsylvania use Form 15-1306?
No. Foreign corporations file an amended Statement of Registration instead; 15-1306 is exclusively for domestic Pennsylvania business corporations.
Does Form 15-1306 update my EIN with the IRS?
No. The Bureau filing only updates Pennsylvania records; you must separately notify the IRS using Form 8822-B within 60 days of the change.
Can the secretary sign the form, or does the president have to?
Yes, the secretary can sign. Any authorized officer — president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer — may execute the Articles of Amendment under 15 Pa.C.S. § 134.
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