(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: t (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 Sgecretary 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.
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