Form Llc 2 – Fill Out and Use

Instructions for Completing the

Amendment to the Articles of Organization (Form LLC-2)

To amend the Articles of Organization of a limited liability company (LLC), you must file an Amendment to the Articles of Organization (Form LLC-2) with the California Secretary of State.

∙Before submitting the completed form, you should consult with a private attorney for advice about your specific business needs.

∙You must file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) to change the LLC’s business address(es), or to change the

name or address of the LLC's manager(s) or agent for service of process, which can be filed online at llcbizfile.sos.ca.gov/SI.

∙To file this Form LLC-2, the LLC must be active on the records of the California Secretary of State, or if suspended, Form LLC-2 only can be filed to list a new limited liability company name. (Section 17713.10.) To check the status of the LLC, go to BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov.

∙Operating Agreements are to be maintained by the LLC and are not filed with the California Secretary of State.

Fees:

∙Filing Fee: The fee for filing the Amendment to the Articles of Organization (Form LLC-2) is $30.00.

∙Faster Service Fee:

-Counter and guaranteed expedite services are available only for documents submitted in person (drop off) to our Sacramento office.

-Counter Drop Off: A separate, non-refundable $15.00 counter drop off fee is required if you submit in person (drop off) your completed document at our Sacramento office. The $15.00 counter drop off fee provides priority service over documents submitted by mail. The special handling fee is not refundable whether the document is filed or rejected.

-Guaranteed Expedite Drop Off: For more urgent submissions, documents can be processed within a guaranteed timeframe for a non-refundable fee instead of the counter drop off fee. For detailed information about

this faster processing service through our Preclearance and Expedited Filing Services, go to www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/service-options.

Copies: Upon filing, we will return one (1) plain copy of your filed document for free, and will certify the copy upon request and payment of a $5 certification fee. To obtain additional copies or certified copies of this filed Amendment to the Articles of Organization, include payment for copy fees and certification fees at the time the Amendment to the Articles of Organization is submitted. Additional copy fees are $1.00 for the first page and $.50 for each attachment page. For certified copies, there is an additional $5.00 certification fee, per copy.

Payment Type: Check(s) or money orders should be made payable to the Secretary of State. Do not send cash by

mail. If submitting the document in person in our Sacramento office, payment also may be made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard®).

Processing Dates: For current processing dates, go to www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/processing-dates.

If you are not completing this form online, please type or legibly print in black or blue ink. Complete the Amendment to the Articles of Organization (Form LLC-2) as follows:

6.∙ If applicable, list other amendments to ∙ You must file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) to

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Legal Authority: General statutory filing provisions are found in Section 17702.02. All statutory references are to the California Corporations Code, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of Information: A Statement of Information must be filed with the California Secretary of State within 90 days after filing the Articles of Organization and every two years thereafter during the applicable filing period (Section 17702.09). A Statement of Information can be filed online at llcbizfile.sos.ca.gov/SI or by submitting Form LLC-12.

Additional Resources: For a list of other agencies you may need to contact to ensure proper compliance, go to

www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/resources. Note: The California Secretary of State does not license LLCs. For licensing requirements, please contact the city and/or county where the principal place of business is located and/or the state agency with jurisdiction over the activities of the LLC.

Amendment to Articles of

Organization of a

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

IMPORTANT — Read Instructions before completing this form. Filing Fee – $30.00

Copy Fees – First page $1.00; each attachment page $0.50;

Certification Fee - $5.00

Note: 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 llcbizfile.sos.ca.gov/SI.

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1.LLC Exact Name (Enter the exact name on file with the California Secretary of State.)

2.LLC 12-Digit Entity (File) Number (Enter the exact 12-digit Entity (File) Number issued by the California Secretary of State.)

3.New LLC Name (If Amending) (See Instructions – 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.)

4.Management (If Amending) (Select only one box)

The LLC will be managed by:

5.Purpose Statement (Do not alter Purpose Statement.)

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.

6.Additional Amendment(s) set forth on attached pages, if any, are incorporated herein 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.)

Signature

By signing, I affirm under penalty of perjury that the information herein is true and correct and that I am authorized by California law to sign.

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