How to File Articles of Amendment in Any State
For business owners who need to make changes to a corporation’s or LLC’s formation documents (Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation)—business name changes, ownership information alterations or additions, address changes, and more—must file Articles of Amendments with the secretary of state or state corporations division. Below is a step-by-step guide to filing Articles of Amendment.
Some states allow online amendment filings, others require original signed copies of documents to be delivered in person or through the mail. How your amendments are filed will greatly affect filing times. In states that require amendments to be filed by paper, it may take three weeks or more for the amendments to be filed. Find the fastest ways to file amendments below.
To file Articles of Amendment in Alabama, you will need to include the $50 filing fee, plus one original and two copies of the Amendment form. Submit all to the local probate judge's office.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Domestic Limited Liability Company Certificate of Amendment | $50 Total if filed by mail or in person |
| Corporation | Domestic Business Corporation Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation | $50 Total if filed by mail or in person |
When you file the Alaska Articles of Amendment form, all you need to include is the $25 filing fee. Submit the form to the Alaska Division of Corporations.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Alaska LLC Articles of Amendment | $25 |
| Corporation | Alaska Corporation Articles of Amendment | $25 |
To file Articles of Amendment with the Arizona Corporation Commission, you will need to include the $25 filing fee, the Articles Amendment form, a cover sheet, and any applicable attachments.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment | $25 Total if filed by mail or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment For-Profit Corporation | $25 Total if filed by mail or in person |
To file Articles of Amendment in Arkansas, you will need to include the filing fee and the Certificate of Amendment form. Submit the amendment to the Arkansas Secretary of State
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Organization | $25 if filed by mail or in person. $22.50 if filed online |
| Corporation | Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation | $50 (no shares) or $100 (share exchanged) if filed by mail or in person. $40 (no shares) or $80 (shares exchanged) if filed online |
To file an Amendment with the California Secretary of State, you will need to include the $30 filing fee, cover letter, and Certificate of Amendment form.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Amendment to Articles of Organization | $30 Total if filed by mail or in person |
| Corporation | Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation | $30 Total if filed by mail or in person |
To file an amendment with the Colorado Secretary of State, you must complete the online amendment process. First you must search for your corporation or LLC before making the changes.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment Online | $25 online |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment Online | $25 online |
To file an amendment in Connecticut submit the filing fee, Certificate of Amendment form, and Fax Filing Service Request (if needed) to the Connecticut Secretary of State.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Certificate of Amendment | $120 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
| Corporation | Certificate of Amendment | $100 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
To file an amendment in Delaware, you will need to include the Certificate of Amendment, Filing Cover Memo, and $220 filing fee. Submit the amendment to the Delaware Corporations Division.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Certificate of Amendment | $200 if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
| Corporation | Certificate of Amendment | $194 if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
To file Articles of Amendment in DC you need to include the $220 filing fee. Submit both to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations Division.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment | $220 Total if filed by mail or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment | $220 Total if filed by mail or in person |
To file an amendment in Florida, submit the filing fee, Articles of Amendment, and Cover Letter to the FL Corporations Division.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment | $25 if filed by mail or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment | $35 if filed by mail or in person |
You may amend your corporation or LLCs legal name by filing an Amendment with the Georgia Secretary of State. All other changes may be made by filing an annual registration.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment Online Annual Registration | $20 to file amendment by mail or in person. $50 to file annual registration online |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment - No Form Online Annual Registration | $20 to file amendment by mail or in person. $50 to file annual registration online |
To file Articles of Amendment in Hawaii, you will need to include the $25 filing fee, Articles of Amendment form, and amendment as adopted. Submit the documents and fee to the Hawaii Business Registration Division.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment of LLC | $25 Total if filed by mail, fax, email or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment of Corporation | $25 Total if filed by mail, fax, email or in person |
To file an amendment, submit two copies of the Articles of Amendment and the $30 filing fee to the Idaho Secretary of State.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Amendment to Certificate of Organization of LLC | $30 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment General Business Corporation | $30 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
To amend your Illinois corporation or LLC’s articles, you may submit the Articles of Amendment form and the filing fee to the IL Secretary of State. If you are only changing the business name, you may file the change online. Online filings are expedited for an additional $100 fee.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment LLCOnline Name Change Amendment | $150 Total if filed by mail or in person $250 if filed online |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment Business CorporationOnline Name Change Amendment | $50 Total if filed by mail or in person $150 if filed online |
To file Articles of Amendment in Indiana, you will need to submit the filing fee and the Amendment to the Indiana Secretary of State.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Online Amendment | $30 Total if filed by mail or in person $20 if filed online |
| Corporation | Online Amendment | $30 Total if filed by mail or in person $20 if filed online |
To amend your Iowa corporation or LLC’s articles, you will need to draft your own articles of amendment and submit them to the IA Secretary of State with the $50 filing fee.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment - No Form | $25 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment - No Form | $25 Total if filed by mail, fax or in person |
You may file an amendment in Kansas by submitting the Certificate of Amendment form and fee to the Secretary of State. Name changes may by filed online.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Online Name Amendment | $35 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person $30 if filed online |
| Corporation | Online Name Amendment | $35 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person $30 if filed online |
File 2 copies of the Articles of Amendment with the Kentucky Secretary of State
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment LLC | $40 Total if filed by mail or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment Domestic Profit | $50 Total if filed by mail or in person |
Louisiana Secretary of State does not provide forms to file an amendment. They do allow you to file amendments online.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Online Amendment | $100 total online |
| Corporation | Online Amendment | $75 total online |
Submit the Articles of Amendment to the Maine Secretary of State with a filer contact letter and the $50 filing fee.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Certificate of Amendment LLC | $50 by mail or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment Corporation | $50 by mail or in person |
To file an amendment with the the Maryland SDAT, you must include the Certificate of Amendment and the filing fee. Faxed filings must also include a Fax Cover Sheet and an Expedited Service Request.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment LLC | $100 total if filed by mail. $150 by fax or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment Corporation | $100 minimum if filed by mail. $150 by fax or in person |
You must file the Articles of Amendment and the proper fee with the MA Secretary of the Commonwealth.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | No FormOnline Amendment | $100 total by mail, fax, in person, or online |
| Corporation | Domestic For Profit Corporation Certificate of AmendmentOnline Amendment | $100 minimum by mail, fax, in person, or online |
You must submit the Certificate of Amendment and filing fee to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. If you set up a pre-paid account you may file by fax. Faxed filings must include a Fax Cover Letter.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Organization | $25 by mail, fax, or in person |
| Corporation | Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation | $10 minimum by mail, fax, or in person |
File a copy of the signed amendment with the Minnesota Secretary of State. In person and online filings are charged $20 extra for expedited processing.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Amendment to Articles of Organization | $35 minimum if filed by mail. $55 if filed in person or online |
| Corporation | Amendment to Articles of Incorporation | $35 minimum if filed by mail. $55 if filed in person or online |
To file an amendment with the Mississippi Secretary of State, you simply complete the process online and pay the filing fee.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Online Amendment | $50 online |
| Corporation | Online Amendment | $50 online |
File the amendment form and the $25 fee with the Missouri Secretary of State.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment | $25 Total if filed by mail, fax, in person, or online |
| Corporation | Amendment to Articles of Incorporation | $25 Total if filed by mail, fax, in person, or online |
When filing articles of amendment with the MT Secretary of State you must include the Articles of Amendment form and $15 filing fee.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment | $15 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
| Corporation | Online Amendment | $15 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
Submit two copies of the amendment with the filing fee to the Nebraska Secretary of State.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Amended Certificate of Organization | $15 by mail, in person, or online |
| Corporation | No Form | $25 by mail, in person, or online |
To file Articles of Amendment in Nevada, you will need to submit the Certificate of Amendment, a Customer Order Instructions form, and the filing fee to the Secretary of State. Include a Epayment form and/or Expedited Service Order form as necessary.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Certificate of Amendment | $175 by mail, email, fax or in person |
| Corporation | Certificate of Amendment | $175 minimum if filed by mail, email fax, or in person |
Submit the amendment form to the NH Secretary of State with the $35 filing fee.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Limited Liability Company Certificate of Amendment | $35 Total if filed by mail or fax |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation | $35 Total if filed by mail or fax |
File a Certificate of Amendment and the appropriate fee with the NJ Division of Revenue.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Certificate of Amendment | $100 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person or online |
| Corporation | Certificate of Amendment | $75 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person or online |
To file Articles of Amendment in New Mexico, you will need to include the original amendment and one copy, a Document Delivery Instruction form, and the filing fee.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Domestic LLC Amendment Application | $50 by mail or in person |
| Corporation | Domestic Profit Amendment Application | $100 minimum by mail or in person |
Submit the Certificate of Amendment and filing fee to the NY Department of State. Include a Credit/Debit Card Authorization form if necessary.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Certificate of Amendment | $60 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
| Corporation | Certificate of Amendment | $60 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
To file an amendment in North Carolina, submit the Articles of Amendment forma and $50 fee to the Secretary of State.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Amendment of Articles of Organization | $50 Total if filed by mail, in person, or online |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment | $50 Total if filed by mail, in person, or online |
Submit Articles of Amendment and the filing fee to the North Dakota Secretary of State. Submit two copies of the amendment if you would like the state to returned a filed copy to you.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment | $50 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment | $20 Total if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
Submit the Certificate of Amendment and $50 filing fee to the Ohio Secretary of State.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Certificate of Amendment or Restatement | $50 Total if filed by mail or in person |
| Corporation | Certificate of Amendment | $50 Total if filed by mail or in person |
Submit the amendment form with the filing fee to the OK Secretary of State.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Amended Articles of Organization | $50 by mail, fax, in person, or online |
| Corporation | Amendment Before Receipt of Payment for Stock | $50 by mail, fax, in person, or online |
Submit the Articles of Amendment and $100 filing fee to the Oregon Secretary of State.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment | $100 by mail, fax, or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment | $100 by mail, fax, or in person |
To file an amendment with the Pennsylvania Department of State, you will need to include the amendment, 2 copies of the Docketing Statement, the filing fee and any supplementary documentation.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Certificate of Amendment | $70 Total if filed by mail, in person, or online |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment | $70 Total if filed by mail, in person, or online |
File the Articles of Amendment and the $50 fee with the Rhode Island Secretary of State.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Organization | $50 if filed by mail, in person, or online |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation | $50 if filed by mail, in person, or online |
File the amendment with the SC Secretary of State. If you file by mail you will need to include 2 copies of the amendment, the filing fee, and a self-addressed, stamped return envelope.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Amended Articles of Organization | $110 if filed by mail, in person, or online |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment | $110 if filed by mail, in person, or online |
Submit the original amendment, one copy, and the filing fee to the SD Secretary of State.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Application for Amended Articles of Organization | $60 if filed by mail or in person |
| Corporation | Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation | $60 if filed by mail or in person |
File Articles of Amendment with the Tennessee Secretary of State. Include the $20 filing fee.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment to Articles of Organization | $20 if filed by mail or in person, or online |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment to the Charter of a For Profit Corporation | $20 if filed by mail or in person, or online |
When you file the Certificate of Amendment with the Texas Secretary of State, you must include 2 copies of the amendment and the filing fee. If you fax file, you must also provide credit card information. Online filing is an option if you would like to make a name change only.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Certificate of Amendment | $150 if filed by mail, fax, in person, or online |
| Corporation | Certificate of Amendment | $150 if filed by mail, fax, in person, or online |
File the amendment and fee with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Amendment to Certificate of Organization | $37 if filed by mail, fax, in person, or online |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation | $37 if filed by mail, fax, in person, or online |
File the original amendment and one copy with the Vermont Secretary of State. You must include the filing fee and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Vermont does have the option of filing online.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Amendment Online | $25 if filed by mail, in person, or online |
| Corporation | Amendment Online | $25 if filed by mail, in person, or online |
Submit the Articles of Amendment and filing fee to the Virginia SCC.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment | $25 if filed by mail, fax, in person or online |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment | $25 minimum if filed by mail, fax, in person or online |
Submit the amendment and filing fee to the Washington Secretary of State.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Certificate of Amendment | $30 if filed by mail or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment | $30 if filed by mail or in person |
File an original and one copy with the WV Secretary of State.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment to Articles of Organization | $25 if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Incorporation Profit Amendment | $25 if filed by mail, fax, or in person |
File the Articles of Amendment and $40 fee with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Articles of Amendment | $40 if filed by mail, in person, or online |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment | $40 if filed by mail or in person |
Submit one originally signed amendment to the Wyoming Secretary of State with the filing fee.
| Entity Type | State Amendment Form | Amendment Filing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | Amendment to Articles of Organization | $50 by mail or in person |
| Corporation | Articles of Amendment | $50 by mail or in person |