INSTRUCTIONS: CA ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT (LLC)

This form is used to amend the original Articles of Organization for an LLC. A Certificate of Amendment needs filed within 30 days after the changes are made to the original Articles of Organization. The Certificate will become effective no more than 90 days after filing the Certificate of Amendment.

“CA Articles of Amendment (LLC) Step 1”

Include the file number issued by the California Secretary of State in Item 1.

“CA Articles of Amendment (LLC) Step 2”

Include the limited liability company’s name in Item 2. Make sure the name is the one filed with the California Secretary of State in the original Articles of Organization.

“CA Articles of Amendment (LLC) Step 3”

In Item 3, only fill out the section if the information is changed from the original Articles of Organization. If you’re requesting a change of name for the limited liability company, fill out section A. If you’re changing the management structure of the LLC, check the appropriate box in section B.

Provide information in section C if any of the text within the original Articles of Organization has changed. If any additional information is required, attach separate pages to this form.

“CA Articles of Amendment (LLC) Step 4”

Provide the effective date of the amendment in Item 4. If no date is indicated, the changes will become effective when the forms are filed with the Secretary of State.

“CA Articles of Amendment (LLC) Step 5”

Provide the number of attached pages in Item 5. All attached pages should be on one-side 8 ½” by 11” paper.

“CA Articles of Amendment (LLC) Step 6”

Provide the signature of the authorized person and the date of signature in Item 6. Print the name of the authorized person in the line provided below.

“CA Articles of Amendment (LLC) Step 7”

Provide the name and address where the Certificate of Amendment should be sent in Item 7.

“CA Articles of Amendment (LLC) Step 8”

The filing fees for this form are $30.00. If the form is hand-delivered to the Secretary of State, there is an additional $15.00 special handling fee. This form can be submitted online, delivered in-person, or mailed. If you’re mailing in the form, use the following address:

Secretary of State

Document Filing Support Unit

P.O. Box 944228

Sacramento, CA 94244-2280