LLC Amendment and Name-Change Packet
MARYLAND LLC AMENDMENT AND NAME-CHANGE PACKET
Classification comes first. Separate articles amendments from resident-agent consent/change, annual reports and personal-property returns, trade names, internal operating-agreement amendments, and corrections.
Scope gate. Excludes mergers, conversions, ownership transfers, professional eligibility, tax elections, securities work, and disputed authority.
1. ENTITY AND CHANGE INTAKE
| Item | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Exact legal name | [________________] | [________________] |
| Maryland department ID | [________________] | N/A |
| Charter provision | [________________] | [________________] |
| Resident agent | [________________] | [________________] |
2. CLASSIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION
| Change | Route to test | Selected |
|---|---|---|
| Legal name or charter provision | LLC Articles of Amendment | ☐ |
| New resident agent included | Amendment plus new agent's consent | ☐ |
| Annual-report/property-return information | Separate annual filing | ☐ |
| Trade name only | Separate trade-name filing | ☐ |
| Internal governance only | Operating-agreement amendment | ☐ |
Under § 4A-204 and the official SDAT form, an amendment is written, executed by an authorized person, filed with SDAT, and—unless otherwise agreed—approved by unanimous member consent. The articles need not recite the approval.
☐ Articles, operating agreement, any agreement varying unanimous consent, approval record, and signer authority reviewed.
Approval record
| Approver | Capacity | Consent basis | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Capacity] | [Basis] | [________________] | [__/__/____] |
| [Name] | [Capacity] | [Basis] | [________________] | [__/__/____] |
3. NAME AND AMENDMENT WORKSHEET
Proposed legal name: [________________________________]
☐ Maryland name availability, licensing, trademark, domain, trade-name, and foreign-registration checks completed.
Complete amendment text:
[____________________________________________________________]
4. FILING REVIEW AND UPDATES
As of 2026-07-27, the official form lists a $100 regular fee and $150 expedited fee. Verify current amounts immediately before filing.
☐ Exact LLC name, full amendment text, authorized signature, resident-agent consent if applicable, fee, and delivery route verified.
☐ Accepted filing saved and all internal and third-party records updated separately.
5. COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
Authorized person: [________________________________]
Signature: [________________________________] Date: [__/__/____]
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
- Maryland SDAT, LLC Articles of Amendment
- Maryland General Assembly, Corps. & Ass'ns § 4A-204
- Maryland Business Express
Statute, form, approval, and fee 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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