N.Y. Religious Corporations Law Section 414
Amendment

A society may amend its certificate of incorporation at any time, provided that such amendment contains only such provisions as might be properly contained in an original certificate of incorporation filed at the time of making such amendment. Any such amendment must be authorized by vote of two-thirds of the members of the society present and voting at a meeting called for that purpose. A certificate amending the certificate of incorporation shall be signed and verified by the president or chairman of the board of trustees, shall be filed in the same manner as an original certificate of incorporation and shall contain the following:

(1)

The name of the society and, if it has been changed, the name under which it was originally incorporated.

(2)

The date and place of filing of the original certificate of incorporation and any subsequent amendments thereto.

(3)

Each amendment effected thereby.

(4)

A statement as to due compliance with the provisions in this section as to the authorization of the filing of the certificate of amendment.

Source: Section 414 — Amendment, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/RCO/414 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 24, 2026).

Green check means up to date. Up to date

Verified:
Jan. 24, 2026

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 414. Amendment's source at nysenate​.gov

Link Style