W. Va. Code § 31E-1-124
Correcting filed document
West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 31E — West Virginia Nonprofit Corporation Act · Status: effective
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- W. Va. Code § 31E-1-124, Correcting filed document, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2382006
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(a) A domestic or foreign corporation may correct a document filed by the Secretary of State if:
(1) The document contains an inaccuracy;
(2) The document was defectively executed, attested, sealed, verified or acknowledged; or
(3) The electronic transmission was defective.
(b) A document is corrected:
(1) By preparing articles of correction that:
(A) Describe the document, including its filing date, or attach a copy of the document to the articles;
(B) Specify the inaccuracy or defect to be corrected; and (C) Correct the inaccuracy or defect; and
(2) By delivering the articles to the Secretary of State for filing.
(c) Articles of correction are effective on the effective date of the document they correct: Provided, That articles of correction are effective when filed as to persons who have relied on the uncorrected document and have been adversely affected by the correction.