LLC Amendment and Name-Change Packet
MAINE LLC AMENDMENT AND NAME-CHANGE PACKET
Classification comes first. Separate a certificate amendment from a restatement, statement of authority, annual report, assumed name, internal agreement, or correction.
Scope gate. Excludes mergers, conversions, ownership transfers, professional eligibility, low-profit qualification advice, tax elections, securities work, and disputed authority.
1. ENTITY AND CHANGE INTAKE
| Item | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Exact legal name | [________________] | [________________] |
| Maine charter number | [________________] | N/A |
| Initial certificate filing date | [__/__/____] | N/A |
| Registered agent | [________________] | [________________] |
| Certificate provision | [________________] | [________________] |
2. CLASSIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION
| Change | Route to test | Selected |
|---|---|---|
| Legal name or certificate provision | Form MLLC-9 under 31 M.R.S. § 1532 | ☐ |
| Restatement | Restated certificate under § 1532(4) | ☐ |
| Registered-agent information included in amendment | MLLC-9 agent section | ☐ |
| Statement-of-authority change | Separate authority filing | ☐ |
| Internal governance only | Operating-agreement amendment | ☐ |
Section 1532 requires the amendment to state the LLC name, initial certificate filing date, and changes made. The official MLLC-9 form also separates name, L3C/professional designation, registered-agent information, and other amendment text.
☐ Certificate, operating agreement, approval rules, and authorized-person signature reviewed.
3. NAME AND AMENDMENT WORKSHEET
Proposed legal name: [________________________________]
☐ Maine § 1508 identifier and availability requirements checked on [__/__/____].
| 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, Form MLLC-9 lists a $50 filing fee. Verify the current form, fee, and expedite options immediately before submission.
☐ Current name, filing date, amendment selections, complete text, agent information, exhibits, and authorized signature verified.
☐ Accepted filing saved and all internal and third-party records updated separately.
5. COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
Authorized person: [________________________________]
Signature: [________________________________] Date: [__/__/____]
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
- Maine Legislature, 31 M.R.S. § 1532
- Maine Secretary of State, Form MLLC-9
- Maine Secretary of State, LLC forms
Statute, form, 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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