Form LLC-2 at a glance
What it is: Form LLC-2 is the Amendment to Articles of Organization of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) of the Secretary of State.
Where and when to file: For fastest service, file online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov.
A filled-in Form LLC-2 example: an LLC changes its name

How to fill out Form LLC-2, box by box
LLC exact name and entity number
New LLC name and management

In Box 3, if amending, list the proposed LLC name exactly as it is to appear on the records of the California Secretary of State. The name must contain an LLC identifier such as LLC or L.L.C. "LLC" will be added, if not included.
In Box 4, if amending, select only one box: the LLC will be managed by One Manager, More than One Manager or All LLC Member(s).
More rules for Form LLC-2
Do not alter the Purpose Statement in Box 5.
The purpose of the limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be organized under the California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.
In Box 6, additional amendments set forth on attached pages, if any, are incorporated by reference and made part of this Form LLC-2. All attachments should be 8½ x 11, one-sided, legible and clearly marked as an attachment to this form LLC-2.
You must file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) to change the business address(es) of the LLC or to change the name or address of the LLC's manager(s) and/or agent for service of process, which can be filed online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov.
Complete and include the Business Entities Submission Cover Sheet with your paper submission. The cover sheet will not be made part of the filed document.
Under Contact Person, type or print legibly the First Name, Last Name, Phone Number and Email.
Under Entity Information, type or print legibly the Entity Name, the Entity Number (if applicable) and Comments.
Make all checks or money orders payable to the Secretary of State.
In-person submissions (excluding Statements of Information): $15 special handling fee (checked November 8, 2026). Do not include a $15 special handling fee when submitting documents by mail (checked November 8, 2026).
All submissions are reviewed in the date order of receipt, with online submissions given priority.
All correspondence related to your submission will be sent to the name and address on your check or money order.
To obtain a certified copy, include certification fees with your submission.
Common questions about Form LLC-2
Are there fees?
The filing fee is $30.00 (checked November 8, 2026). The optional certification fee is $5.00 (checked November 8, 2026).
Sources
[1] Form LLC-2 (REV 12/2024), Amendment to Articles of Organization of a Limited Liability Company (LLC), California Secretary of State (the Official source link on this page).


