Amendment

Amendments are typically filed in the state of formation, however, entities with a registration in multiple states may need to amend registrations in multiple jurisdictions. Amendment applications usually vary by entity type and sometimes vary by the type of information being amended.

Amendments can be filed at any time, though the entity must be in good standing with the state. If you need assistance reinstating your business to good standing, please visit our reinstatement page.

Generally, no. You might be looking for entity conversion services. Certain states allow entities to convert from one entity type to another without filing dissolution and formation documents. For example, an LLC may be converted into a corporation or a nonprofit corporation may be converted into an LLC in some states. For more information, visit our conversion page.

Generally, yes. Aside from your internal corporate records, vendor accounts, etc., you may also need to update other state and federal agencies. For instance, changing a 501(c) tax-exempt nonprofit corporation may need to be reported to the IRS.

If you're amending your organization's name in many states, there is a risk that the new name you've chosen will not be available in all states. Our name reservation service allows you to hold the name until the amendment paperwork can be approved. We can also manage your doing-business-as (DBA) registration process to enable you to operate under your new name even before filing the amendments.