FN-2 Amendment of Foreign Registration Statement is the form the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Corporations Division, uses to amend the registration of a foreign filing entity. If you searched for a DC business license, note that this form does not apply for one: it requests a Certificate of Amended Registration after a change of entity name, type, jurisdiction of formation or principal address. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the DLCP publishes the original PDF at the official link, and filing follows the DLCP's own channels.
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What is FN-2?
FN-2 Amendment of Foreign Registration Statement is the District of Columbia Government Corporations Division form that a foreign filing entity uses to amend its foreign registration statement and apply for a Certificate of Amended Registration.
The form is printed as "Form FN-2, Ver. 4, September 2023" and is filed under the provisions of Title 29 of the D.C. Code (Business Organizations Act). The entity type and authority shown on it is Foreign Filing Entity, § 29–105.04. A filing fee applies; the form directs you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online rather than printing an amount.
The form allows four kinds of change only: entity name, type, jurisdiction of formation and principal address. You identify the entity (line 1), give the date the Certificate of Foreign Registration was issued (line 2), describe the changes to the original foreign registration statement (line 3) and attach a certified copy of the statement evidencing the change from the Registration Authority in the state or country of incorporation (line 4). The Governor or Authorized Person names themselves and signs on lines 5 and 5A.
The signature carries a warning: anyone who makes a false statement can be punished by criminal penalties of a fine, imprisonment up to 180 days, or both, under DCOC § 22-2405.
This is an amendment of an existing foreign registration. It is not an application for a DC business license.
Who needs to file FN-2?
A foreign filing entity that already holds a Certificate of Foreign Registration in the District of Columbia and needs to change its registration statement uses Form FN-2. The form covers four changes:
- the entity name;
- the entity type;
- the jurisdiction of formation;
- the principal address.
The form is signed by the Governor or Authorized Person of the entity, whose name goes on line 5 and whose signature goes on line 5A.
Do not use Form FN-2 for a change that is not on that list: the form states that only those four changes are allowed. It also does not start a new registration or apply for a DC business license; it amends a registration statement that has already been issued a certificate, whose date of issuance you enter on line 2.
The form does not describe any other person who may sign for the entity, so any question about a different signer should go to the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432.
When to file FN-2
File Form FN-2 when a foreign filing entity registered in the District of Columbia changes its entity name, entity type, jurisdiction of formation or principal address and its foreign registration statement must reflect the change. No separate due date is printed on the form.
Timing matters for the attachment: the certified copy of the statement evidencing the change, issued by the Registration Authority in the state or country of incorporation, must not be over 90 days old. Request that copy close to the date you plan to file, so it is still within 90 days when the DLCP receives the amendment.
Documents you need
- A certified copy of the statement evidencing the change, issued by the Registration Authority in the state or country of incorporation and not over 90 days old (line 4).
How to fill out FN-2
Confirm the change is allowed
Form FN-2 amends a foreign registration statement for four changes only: entity name, type, jurisdiction of formation and principal address. The entity type and authority shown on the form is Foreign Filing Entity, § 29–105.04.
Enter the entity name
On line 1, enter the name of the foreign filing entity whose registration you are amending.
Give the certificate issuance date
On line 2, enter the date of issuance of the Certificate of Foreign Registration.
Describe the changes
On line 3, describe the changes to the original foreign registration statement, limited to the allowed changes. Make the description match the statement you will attach.
Obtain the certified copy
For line 4, get from the Registration Authority in the state or country of incorporation a certified copy of the statement evidencing the change. It must not be over 90 days old.
Enter the authorized person's name
On line 5, enter the name of the Governor or Authorized Person who signs for the entity.
Sign the form
On line 5A, the Governor or Authorized Person signs. By signing, you agree that anyone who makes a false statement can be punished by criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check lines 1 through 5A against the certified copy, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Assemble the package with the payment and attachment described under How to submit.
How to submit FN-2
You can send Form FN-2 to the DLCP Corporations Division by mail or, where the filing is offered there, online through CorpOnline.
- By mail: Mail the form and the required payment to: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300. Include the certified copy required by line 4. The filing fee is set out in the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online; the form prints no amount.
- Online: The form states that many corporate filings are available online. Go to https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov and sign in with Access DC to proceed. Online filings are paid by credit card.
- Questions: call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using Form FN-2 for a change other than entity name, type, jurisdiction of formation or principal address, which are the only changes the form allows.
- Attaching a certified copy from the Registration Authority that is over 90 days old; line 4 requires one that is not.
- Leaving out the certified copy of the statement evidencing the change that line 4 requires.
- Mailing the form without the required payment; the form says to mail all forms and required payment together.
- Mailing it to a street address instead of PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300.
- Leaving line 2 blank instead of giving the date the Certificate of Foreign Registration was issued.
- Submitting the form without the name (line 5) and signature (line 5A) of the Governor or Authorized Person.
- Describing changes on line 3 that do not match the certified copy attached under line 4.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form FN-2 used for?
Form FN-2 amends the foreign registration statement of a foreign filing entity registered with the DC Corporations Division. By filing it you apply for a Certificate of Amended Registration after a change in entity name, type, jurisdiction of formation or principal address.
Is Form FN-2 the same as applying for a DC business license?
No. Form FN-2 does not apply for a DC business license. It is a Corporations Division form that amends an existing foreign registration statement and requests a Certificate of Amended Registration. The form lists the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432 for questions.
What changes can I make with Form FN-2?
Only four: entity name, type, jurisdiction of formation and principal address. Enter the date your Certificate of Foreign Registration was issued on line 2 and describe the changes to the original statement on line 3. The form lists no other allowed changes.
What do I attach to Form FN-2?
Attach a certified copy of the statement evidencing the change, obtained from the Registration Authority in the state or country of incorporation (line 4). The copy must not be over 90 days old when you file, so request it shortly before submitting.
Where do I mail Form FN-2?
Mail the form and the required payment to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300. The form also gives the Corporations Division phone number, (202) 442-4432, for questions.
Can I file Form FN-2 online with the DLCP?
The form says many corporate filings are available online through CorpOnline at https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov, where you sign in with Access DC and pay by credit card. Check CorpOnline to confirm this amendment is offered there; otherwise mail the form.
Is there a fee to file Form FN-2?
Yes, a filing fee applies. The form does not print the amount and refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online. By mail, include the required payment with the form; online filings are paid by credit card.
Who signs Form FN-2?
The Governor or Authorized Person of the entity: line 5 asks for the name and line 5A for the signature. Signing means you agree that anyone who makes a false statement can face criminal penalties, including imprisonment up to 180 days, or both a fine and imprisonment, under DCOC § 22-2405.
Can I fill out Form FN-2 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the amendment; you submit it to the DLCP Corporations Division by mail or through CorpOnline.
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