There are many reasons to change your company name.
Your business may be going through an identity crisis, and you need a new name that targets your ideal demographic.
Maybe you are using a legacy name that’s affecting your business.
Whatever your reasons, it is possible to change the name of your LLC.
There are even LLC services that can do all the filing with the state for you.
The Easy Parts of Changing the Name of Your LLC
You’re right in assuming that changing your company name is not an easy process. However, some steps are easier than others. First, you’ll need to file an Articles of Amendment with the state to get the process rolling. You don’t need any legal expertise to fill out and file the required form.
You can get the required form for free from the Secretary of State website. Additionally, you’ll get the necessary information and instructions to help you file your application on the website.
You can make this process even easier by using an LLC service like LegalZoom. LegalZoom will take care of the major processes for you. These include creating the amendment paperwork and filing it with the state. You won’t have to worry about where to get the correct forms, how to fill them out, where to send your application, or any other particulars of the process.