How to Change the Name of Your LLC in Georgia

You can change the name of your limited liability company (LLC) in Georgia with the Georgia Secretary of State. The process involves providing basic information about the name change, which you can do either online or by mailing in Form CD 115.

What Is the Process for Changing Your LLC’s Name in Georgia?

The process for changing the name of your LLC consists of finding a new name for your LLC, gathering the necessary information to make the change, and filing the name change request with the Georgia Secretary of State’s Corporations Division.

You have two methods of filing your name change request. The first method is to do it online, which is the cheapest and fastest option. The second method is to fill out Form CD 115 and mail it to:

In case you’re wondering, there’s no need to publish a notice when changing the name of your LLC in Georgia. Also, if you’re not sure about which name to use for your LLC, you can reserve a potential name by making a Name Reservation Request. This can be done online ($25.00) or by mail ($35.00).

What Do You Need to Change Your LLC’s Name in Georgia?

To change the name of your LLC, you must have the following information:

• The current name of your LLC;
• Your LLC’s control number;
• Date of filing for the original articles of organization;
• The new name of the LLC;
• When you want the new name to go into effect (either immediately after filing the name change or some date in the future, but no more than 90 days after filing the name change request); and
• Signature of the person with the authority to request the name change.

Things You Should Be Aware of When Changing Your LLC’s Name

Changing the name of your LLC is fairly straightforward, but during the name-change process, you’ll need to keep a few things in mind.

Pick an Acceptable New Name for Your LLC

You can’t pick just any new name for your LLC. Section 14-11-207 of the Georgia Code lists some of the requirements for your new name. For example, it must contain certain words indicating it’s a business with limited liability.

Also, it can’t already be a registered business name in Georgia. You can do a business name search to check and see if your proposed name is already in use.

Finally, it can’t be too long. Georgia law limits LLC names to 80 characters, including spaces and punctuation.

Update the Proper Authorities

After you change your LLC’s name, you’ll have to let certain government authorities know. The most prominent will be the IRS and the Georgia Department of Revenue.

When changing your name with the IRS, the exact process depends on how your LLC handles its taxes. With the Georgia Department of Revenue, it’s a bit easier, as you can go to the e-Services center and do it online.

Change Your LLC’s Name Wherever It’s Used

Now that you have a new name for your LLC, you need to remove your LLC’s old name wherever it’s used. This could include numerous places, such as your brick-and-mortar store, website, social media accounts, business card, contracts, business permits or licenses, business documents, and marketing materials.

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