Update your business record
with the state

Processing times vary by state — typically 1–4 weeks for standard amendments. Delaware and Wyoming are among the fastest, often 1–3 business days. States like California and New York can take 2–4 weeks. Expedited processing is available in most states for an additional state fee, and we'll flag that option when it's relevant for your filing.

An Articles of Amendment changes one or more specific provisions in your original formation document. A Restatement (or Amended and Restated Articles) replaces the entire document with a clean, updated version that incorporates all previous amendments. Restatements are common after multiple amendments or before a funding round. We handle both — the Complete and Complex plans cover restated documents where needed.

Most amendments — including name changes, address updates, and ownership changes — do not require a new EIN. You keep the same federal Tax ID. However, if you change your entity type (e.g., converting from an LLC to a corporation), a new EIN is required. We'll let you know in advance if your amendment triggers an EIN change, and we can help you apply for the new one.

Yes — many states allow multiple changes in a single amendment filing, which saves both time and state fees compared to filing two separate amendments. Our Standard plan covers a single change; the Complete plan covers multiple changes in one filing.

Yes. Once your state record is updated, you should notify the IRS (if your business name changed), your bank, any state and local license agencies, vendors with contracts in the old name, and your registered agent if the address changed. We provide a downstream update checklist with every filing so nothing gets missed.

Rejections are rare when filings are prepared correctly, but they do happen — usually because of a minor name conflict or missing signature. Under our accuracy guarantee, if a filing is rejected due to an error we made in preparation, we correct the document and refile at no additional charge. We also follow up with the state directly when clarification is needed.

Yes. The amendment is filed with the Secretary of State in the state where your LLC or corporation was originally formed — not where you live. If you also operate as a foreign entity in other states, those foreign registrations may need to be updated separately. Our Complete plan covers coordination across states.

An amendment keeps the same legal entity intact — same EIN, same history, same bank accounts. Dissolving and re-forming creates a brand new entity, requiring a new EIN, new bank account, and new contracts. An amendment is almost always the better choice when you only need to update specific information on the state record.

An S-Corp election is a tax designation filed with the IRS on Form 2553 — it is separate from your state amendment. Your state articles do not change when you elect S-Corp status; your entity type (LLC or corporation) stays the same. However, if your operating agreement needs to reflect the new tax treatment or add restrictions required for S-Corp eligibility, we update that document as part of our Complete plan. We handle the Form 2553 preparation separately through our tax elections service.

Yes. Non-profits incorporated under state law file Articles of Amendment with the same Secretary of State office as for-profit entities. If you are also seeking or updating your 501(c)(3) status, you may need to file an amended Form 1023 with the IRS to reflect the changes to your organizational documents. Our Complex plan covers non-profit amendments and we can prepare the accompanying IRS narrative if your 501(c)(3) determination is affected.