The listing includes specifics of the form llc 2. This article provides specifics of the form's size, completion duration, and the parts you may be expected to fill.
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Form Name | Form Llc 2 |
Form Length | 5 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 1 min 15 sec |
Other names | llc 2 pdf, ca llc2 form, ca llc 2, california llc amendment |
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eForms Instructions BE (EST 11/2020) |
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Instructions for Completing the
Amendment to the Articles of Organization (Form
To amend the Articles of Organization of a limited liability company (LLC), you must file an Amendment to the Articles of Organization (Form
∙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
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
∙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
∙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,
-Guaranteed Expedite Drop Off: For more urgent submissions, documents can be processed within a guaranteed timeframe for a
this faster processing service through our Preclearance and Expedited Filing Services, go to
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
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
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identifier (ex: “Jones & Company, LLC” or |
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“Smith Construction, a Limited Liability |
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issued to the LLC by the California |
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BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. While searching the |
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Business Search, be sure to identify your LLC correctly |
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If you are changing the name of the LLC, |
∙ California Corporations Code section 17701.08 requires: |
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enter the new name of the LLC exactly as |
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- The LLC name must include: LLC, L.L.C., Limited |
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you want it is to appear on the records of |
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Liability Company, Limited Liability Co., Ltd. Liability |
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Company, or Ltd Liability Co. |
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the entity identifier (ex: “Jones & Company, |
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- The LLC name may not include: bank, trust, |
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LLC” or “Smith Construction, a Limited |
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Liability Company”). |
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trustee, incorporated, inc., corporation, or corp. |
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- The LLC name may not include: insurer, insurance |
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company, or any other words suggesting that the |
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LLC is in the business of issuing policies of |
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insurance and assuming insurance risks. |
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- The name is not likely to mislead the public and is |
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distinguishable from other LLCs of record or |
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the LLC. For general LLC name requirements and |
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restrictions or for information on reserving an LLC name |
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∙ A name reservation is not required to submit Form |
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availability search. For information on checking or |
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If the management structure of the LLC is |
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changing, check the applicable box to |
no manager is appointed or elected, all members are |
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indicate if the LLC will be managed by "one |
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manager," "more than one manager" or "all |
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limited liability company member(s)." |
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shareholder(s) in a corporation. |
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The purpose statement is required. Do not |
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alter. |
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6.∙ If applicable, list other amendments to ∙ You must file a Statement of Information (Form
the Articles of Organization on only one |
change the LLC’s business address(es), or to change the |
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name or address of the LLC's manager(s) or agent for |
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paper (8 1/2" x 11"), clearly marked as an |
service of process, which can be filed online at |
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the Articles of Organization, this Form |
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manager, if the LLC is |
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or at least one member, if the LLC is |
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information is true and correct. |
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who signs on behalf of the entity should note their name |
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Do not use a |
and position/title and the entity name. Example: If a |
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limited liability company ("Smith LLC") is the manager, |
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the signature of the person signing on behalf of the Smith |
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LLC should be reflected as Joe Smith, Manager of Smith |
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LLC, Manager. |
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sign as follows: ___________ , trustee for ___________ |
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trust (including the exact name of the trust and date of |
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the trust, if applicable). Example: Mary Todd, trustee of |
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the Lincoln Family Trust (U/T |
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returned without being filed – use only one form. |
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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
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.
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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
manager(s) and/or agent for service of process, which can be filed online at llcbizfile.sos.ca.gov/SI.
Above Space For Office Use Only
1.LLC Exact Name (Enter the exact name on file with the California Secretary of State.)
2.LLC
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:
One Manager
More than One Manager
All LLC Member(s)
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
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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