New York Amended Business Certificate is a document used to make changes to a business that is already registered with the New York State Department of State. The purpose of the certificate is to update the existing information listed on the original filing. It is important to note that the Amended Business Certificate does not replace the original filing. The types of certificates are: Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, Amendment of Certificate of Formation, Amendment of Certificate of Authority, Amendment of Certificate of Merger, Amendment of Certificate of Dissolution, and Amendment of Certificate of Correction. Each type of certificate serves a different purpose and must be filed with the Department of State. All Amended Business Certificates must include the exact name of the business, the file number, and the new information to be added or corrected.