How To File A Louisiana LLC Amendment

Step By Step Guide To Louisiana LLC Amendments

How to file a Louisiana LLC Amendment:

Louisiana has no form, paper or online for filing amendments to your articles of organization. They accept amendments that are legally drafted by an LLC and mailed to the Secretary of State with the filing fee.

1. Go to the LA Secretary of State’s website (use the link below).
2. Find the option “File Amendments,” and click it.
3. Enter the LLC’s charter number. The charter number can be found by performing a business name search.
4. Select the type of amendment to file (Statement of Change $25, Name Change $150, Withdrawal $150).
5. Enter new information.
6. Pay the filing fee.

Can you re-state the initial articles instead of filing an amendment?

No. You need to use the Restated Articles of Organization form for that.

Are there any specifics you can or can’t include with a Louisiana LLC amendment?

A Louisiana LLC may amend any original article of organization except changing registered agent.

How much does a Louisiana Limited Liability Company amendment cost?

To amend your LLC’s articles of organization in Louisiana, there is a $150 filing fee. You may personally walk in an expedited request in either the Springfield or Chicago offices for an additional $100.

How long does it take the state to process a Louisiana Limited Liability Company amendment?

Normal processing:  7 to 10 days.
Expedited processing:  24 hours.
Online filing:  24 hours.

How will your Louisiana LLC amendment be returned?

A receipt of your processed amendment will be returned to you by mail along with the stamped duplicate if you furnished one to the State.

What state agency do you file an LLC amendment with?

Louisiana Secretary of State
P.O. Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125

Can you change the Louisiana LLC members or managers on an amendment?

Yes.

Can you change the Louisiana registered agent on the amendment?

No, use the State of Change of Registered Agent form to change your Louisiana registered agent.

Can you change the principal office address and/or the mailing address on an LLC amendment?

Yes.

Louisiana Online Amendment Filing
How to File Articles of Amendment