LLC Amendment and Name-Change Packet
ARKANSAS LLC AMENDMENT AND NAME-CHANGE PACKET
Classification comes first. Separate a certificate amendment from a registered-agent/principal-office change, franchise-tax contact update, internal operating-agreement amendment, fictitious name, or tax election.
Scope gate. Excludes mergers, conversions, domestications, ownership transfers, regulated/professional eligibility, tax elections, securities work, and disputed authority.
1. ENTITY AND CHANGE INTAKE
| Item | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Exact legal name | [________________] | [________________] |
| Arkansas filing number | [________________] | N/A |
| Initial filing date | [__/__/____] | N/A |
| Principal office | [________________] | [________________] |
| Registered agent/office | [________________] | [________________] |
| Certificate text | [________________] | [________________] |
2. CLASSIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION
| Change | Route to test | Selected |
|---|---|---|
| Legal name or certificate text | Certificate of Amendment, Form LL-02 | ☐ |
| Registered agent only | Notice of Change, Form DO-03 | ☐ |
| Principal-office address only | Dedicated no-fee change route | ☐ |
| Internal governance only | Operating-agreement amendment | ☐ |
| Fictitious name | Separate fictitious-name filing | ☐ |
Ark. Code Ann. § 4-38-202 permits amendment or restatement and requires the current name, initial filing date, and amendment text. Section 4-38-116 supplies a separate registered-agent change route.
☐ State record, certificate, amendments, operating agreement, and approval rules reviewed.
☐ Approval date, threshold, procedure, and signer authority documented.
Approval record
The undersigned approve the amendment and authorize [Name/Title] to file the correct Arkansas instrument and make conforming updates.
| Approver | Capacity | Basis | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Capacity] | [Basis] | [________________] | [__/__/____] |
| [Name] | [Capacity] | [Basis] | [________________] | [__/__/____] |
3. NAME AND AMENDMENT WORKSHEET
Proposed legal name: [________________________________]
☐ Arkansas database checked on [__/__/____]; required LLC identifier included.
☐ Trademark, domain, licensing, fictitious-name, and foreign-registration conflicts separately reviewed.
| Provision | Existing text | Action | Complete final text |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Number] | [Text] | ☐ Replace ☐ Add ☐ Delete | [Text] |
| [Number] | [Text] | ☐ Replace ☐ Add ☐ Delete | [Text] |
4. FILING REVIEW AND UPDATES
As of 2026-07-27, the Secretary of State lists LL-02 fees of $22.50 online and $25 paper. It separately lists no fee for DO-03 and the principal-office address route. Recheck the current form and amounts immediately before filing.
☐ Current entity name, initial filing date, exact amendment text, and signer verified.
☐ Accepted filing and receipt saved; operating agreement, ledger, resolutions, and authority records conformed.
☐ Franchise-tax, tax, payroll, banking, licensing, contracts, insurance, domains, vendors, customers, and foreign registrations updated separately.
5. COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
The undersigned confirms that classification, approval, accepted filing, conforming documents, and third-party updates are complete or assigned.
Authorized person: [________________________________]
Capacity: [________________________________]
Signature: [________________________________] Date: [__/__/____]
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
Statute, form, fee, and route facts above are verified as of 2026-07-27 and must be checked again immediately before filing.
About This Template
Corporate documents govern how a company makes decisions, records them, and handles disputes between owners, directors, and officers. Proper corporate paperwork is what lets a business take advantage of limited liability, pass clean audits, and survive an acquisition or investor review. Skipping formalities like written resolutions and signed consents is one of the fastest ways for a business owner to lose personal asset protection.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: July 2026
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