LLC Amendment and Name-Change Packet
CONNECTICUT LLC AMENDMENT AND NAME-CHANGE PACKET
Classification comes first. Connecticut separates certificate amendments from annual-report changes, registered-agent changes, internal operating-agreement amendments, trade names, and tax updates.
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 | [________________] | [________________] |
| Connecticut business ID | [________________] | N/A |
| Formation date | [__/__/____] | N/A |
| Principal office | [________________] | [________________] |
| Registered agent | [________________] | [________________] |
| Certificate provision | [________________] | [________________] |
2. CLASSIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION
| Change | Route to test | Selected |
|---|---|---|
| Name only, general amendment, restatement | Certificate of Amendment, Form BUS-034 | ☐ |
| Mailing/office, listed managers or members, email, NAICS | Annual-report/change route | ☐ |
| Registered agent only | Dedicated § 34-243o route | ☐ |
| Internal governance only | Operating-agreement amendment | ☐ |
| Trade name | Separate trade-name filing | ☐ |
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 34-247a governs amendment or restatement of the certificate of organization. Form BUS-034 separates name-only, amendment, amended-and-restated, and restated routes. Section 34-243o supplies the registered-agent change route.
☐ State record, certificate, amendments, annual report, operating agreement, and approval rules reviewed.
☐ Approval date, threshold, procedure, and signer capacity documented.
Approval record
The undersigned approve the amendment and authorize [Name/Title] to file the correct Connecticut instrument and make conforming updates.
| Approver | Capacity | Basis | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Capacity] | [Basis] | [________________] | [__/__/____] |
| [Name] | [Capacity] | [Basis] | [________________] | [__/__/____] |
3. NAME AND AMENDMENT WORKSHEET
Proposed legal name: [________________________________]
☐ Connecticut availability check completed on [__/__/____].
☐ Trademark, domain, licensing, trade-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
☐ BUS-034 route box, current LLC name/business ID, full amendment text, and signer capacity verified.
☐ Current online/paper route, fee, form revision, and effective-date treatment rechecked on filing day.
☐ Accepted filing saved; operating agreement, ledger, tax, payroll, bank, licenses, 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
- Connecticut Business, changing previously filed information
- Connecticut Business, Form BUS-034
- Connecticut General Assembly, current Chapter 613a
- Justia, Connecticut Chapter 613a
Statute, form, 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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