LLC Amendment and Name-Change Packet
DELAWARE LLC AMENDMENT AND NAME-CHANGE PACKET
Classification comes first. Use this packet only after deciding whether the change belongs in an amendment to the public formation record, a periodic/annual report, a registered-agent filing, a statement of information/change, an internal operating-agreement amendment, an assumed-name filing, or a tax election. These filings are not interchangeable.
Scope gate. Excludes mergers, conversions, domestications, ownership-transfer agreements, securities work, tax elections, regulated or professional-entity eligibility, and disputed authority.
1. ENTITY AND CHANGE INTAKE
| Item | Current information | Proposed information |
|---|---|---|
| Exact legal name | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| State entity/file number | [________________________________] | N/A |
| Formation date | [__/__/____] | N/A |
| Principal office | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Registered agent/office | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Management structure | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Formation-record provision | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Requested effective date | N/A | [__/__/____] |
Business reason: [____________________________________________________________]
Contracts, permits, financing, or licenses affected: [________________________________]
2. FILING CLASSIFICATION MATRIX
Mark one primary route for each change.
| Change | Likely route | Selected |
|---|---|---|
| Legal LLC name | Amendment to formation record | ☐ |
| Provision actually stated in formation record | Amendment or restatement | ☐ |
| Registered agent or registered office only | Dedicated agent/office filing | ☐ |
| Principal, mailing, manager, or contact data only | Periodic report or information/change filing, if state law provides | ☐ |
| Operating-agreement economics, voting, or governance only | Internal operating-agreement amendment unless public record also changes | ☐ |
| Assumed/fictitious/trade name | Separate assumed-name registration | ☐ |
| Federal or state tax classification | Tax-agency election or registration update | ☐ |
| Member transfer or admission | Separate transfer/admission documents; public filing only if state record must change | ☐ |
☐ Current state record and last accepted filing reviewed.
☐ Original formation record and all amendments/restatements compared line by line.
☐ Filing selected because it legally fits the change, not because it is the cheapest or easiest form.
3. DELAWARE ROUTE AND AUTHORIZATION
The LLC agreement governs internal approval. The filed certificate must be executed by an authorized person; do not infer approval authority solely from manager or member status.
File a Certificate of Amendment stating the LLC name and the amendment to the certificate of formation. Use the registered-agent/registered-office change route when that is the only public-record change. A manager—or, if none, a member—who learns that the certificate was false when made or has become false in a material respect must cause a prompt amendment.
As of 2026-07-27, 6 Del. C. § 18-1105(a)(3) sets a $180 fee for a Certificate of Amendment under § 18-202. Verify the current fee and cover memo immediately before filing.
☐ Governing-document approval threshold and procedure identified.
☐ Required member, manager, third-party, lender, or regulator consent obtained.
☐ Proposed amendment text contains only provisions lawfully permitted in the formation record.
☐ Effective-date rule checked; no unsupported retroactive effect stated.
Approval resolution / consent
The undersigned approve the amendment described in this packet, authorize [Name/Title] to finalize and file the correct delaware instrument, and authorize conforming updates to the company’s internal records and third-party notices.
| Approver | Capacity | Vote / consent basis | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Member/Manager/Other] | [Basis] | [________________] | [__/__/____] |
| [Name] | [Member/Manager/Other] | [Basis] | [________________] | [__/__/____] |
| [Name] | [Member/Manager/Other] | [Basis] | [________________] | [__/__/____] |
4. NAME-CHANGE GATE
Proposed legal name: [________________________________]
☐ Required LLC identifier included.
☐ Current state database checked on [__/__/____].
☐ Trademark, domain, assumed-name, licensing, and foreign-jurisdiction conflicts separately reviewed.
☐ Name reservation filed, if useful: [Reservation Number / N/A].
A database search or reservation is a dated administrative check, not a guarantee of trademark rights, regulatory approval, or acceptance in another jurisdiction.
5. AMENDMENT TEXT WORKSHEET
| Article / provision | Existing text | Amendment action | Final text |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Number/Heading] | [Text] | ☐ Replace ☐ Add ☐ Delete | [Text] |
| [Number/Heading] | [Text] | ☐ Replace ☐ Add ☐ Delete | [Text] |
☐ Existing entity name—not proposed name—used where the filing form asks for the current record name.
☐ Amendment text is complete and does not rely on an unstated oral understanding.
☐ Restatement considered if repeated amendments make the public record confusing.
☐ No Social Security number, bank data, birth date, or other unnecessary confidential information included in the public filing.
6. FILING REVIEW
| Filing field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Correct state form/instrument | [________________________________] |
| Current entity name | [________________________________] |
| State file number | [________________________________] |
| Amendment text / attachment | [________________________________] |
| Adoption date | [__/__/____] |
| Effective date/time | [________________________________] |
| Authorized signer and capacity | [________________________________] |
| Dated base fee | $[________] as of [__/__/____] |
| Submission channel | [Online/Mail/In person] |
☐ Form revision, fee, portal, address, and processing options checked on filing day.
☐ Signer has authority for this specific instrument.
☐ Filing acknowledgement and accepted stamped copy saved.
☐ If rejected, the amendment text and approval record will not be changed without renewed authorization where material.
7. INTERNAL CONFORMING DOCUMENTS
☐ Operating agreement amended if the public amendment affects internal governance.
☐ Member ledger, capitalization schedule, resolutions, minute book, and authority certificates updated.
☐ Contracts reviewed for notice, consent, anti-assignment, name-change, or “organizational document” provisions.
☐ Banking resolutions, checks, cards, payment processors, insurance, leases, and vendor/customer records updated.
☐ Licenses, permits, payroll, tax, benefits, and industry registrations updated separately.
8. FOREIGN-REGISTRATION AND NAME INVENTORY
| Jurisdiction | Current registered name | Amendment / amended registration needed | Assumed name needed | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [State/Country] | [Name] | ☐ Yes ☐ No | ☐ Yes ☐ No | [__/__/____] |
| [State/Country] | [Name] | ☐ Yes ☐ No | ☐ Yes ☐ No | [__/__/____] |
A delaware amendment does not automatically update another jurisdiction.
9. COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
The undersigned confirms that the classification matrix, approval record, accepted filing, internal conforming documents, and third-party update log are complete or assigned.
Authorized person: [________________________________]
Capacity: [________________________________]
Signature: [________________________________] Date: [__/__/____]
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
- Delaware Code, § 18-202
- Delaware Code, § 18-104
- Delaware Code, § 18-1105
- Delaware Division of Corporations, LLC forms
Fee, form, portal, and processing 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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