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The Amendment to the Articles of Organization, commonly known as Form LLC-2, is a critical document for limited liability companies (LLCs) in California wishing to amend their foundational information. This form, which must be filed with the California Secretary of State, encompasses changes such as the LLC's name, management structure, and other amendments to the Articles of Organization. To ensure compliance and legal accuracy, consulting with a private attorney before submission is advisable, and the form can be submitted electronically for convenience.

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For those looking to amend the Articles of Organization of a limited liability company (LLC) in California, the LLC-2 form serves as a critical tool. This document, officially known as the Amendment to the Articles of Organization, allows entities to update their records with the California Secretary of State according to the requirements set out in the guide. Before undertaking this important step, consulting with a legal expert can provide tailored advice, ensuring that the amendment adheres to the specific needs and legal requirements of the business. The form requires a detailed completion process that includes providing the existing name of the LLC, any changes to the name, the management structure, and additional amendments. Importantly, any changes to contact information for managers or the service process must be accompanied by a separate Statement of Information (Form LLC-12), emphasizing the need for comprehensive review and compliance. The LLC-2 form, while accessible electronically through eForms Online, mandates a wet signature and cannot be submitted with digital or electronic signatures, underlining the importance of adhering to submission guidelines. Additionally, entities must consider the filing fee, potential faster service fees for expedited processing, and specific instructions for in-person submissions. As such, completing and submitting the LLC-2 form is a process that demands attention to detail and an understanding of the legal landscape governing LLC amendments in California.

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This form can be submitted electronically through eForms Online:

1.Complete and print the fillable PDF form.

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Your submission will be reviewed for legal compliance and you will receive an email with an approval or a notice to correct your submission.

If you prefer submitting this form via mail or in person, fill out the Submission Cover Sheet and attach it to your filing. Note: In person submissions require an additional $15 handling fee.

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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:

Item	Instruction	Tips
1.	Enter the name of the LLC exactly as it	To ensure you have the exact name of the LLC, look to
	appears on the records of the California	your registration document filed with the California
	Secretary of State including the entity	Secretary of State and any name change amendments.
	identifier (ex: “Jones & Company, LLC” or
	“Smith Construction, a Limited Liability
	Company”).

2.	Enter the 12-digit Entity (File) Number	 To ensure you have the correct Entity (File) Number look
2.	Enter the 12-digit Entity (File) Number	to your registration document filed with the California
	issued to the LLC by the California	to your registration document filed with the California
	issued to the LLC by the California	Secretary of State.
	Secretary of State at the time of	Secretary of State.
	Secretary of State at the time of
	registration.

LLC-2 Instructions (REV 10/2021)	2021 California Secretary of State
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		 Secretary of State Records can be accessed online
		through our Business Search at
		BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. While searching the
		Business Search, be sure to identify your LLC correctly
		including the jurisdiction that matches your LLC.

3.	If you are changing the name of the LLC,	 California Corporations Code section 17701.08 requires:
	enter the new name of the LLC exactly as		- The LLC name must include: LLC, L.L.C., Limited
	you want it is to appear on the records of		- The LLC name must include: LLC, L.L.C., Limited
	you want it is to appear on the records of		Liability Company, Limited Liability Co., Ltd. Liability
	the California Secretary of State including		Liability Company, Limited Liability Co., Ltd. Liability
	the California Secretary of State including		Company, or Ltd Liability Co.
	the entity identifier (ex: “Jones & Company,		Company, or Ltd Liability Co.
	the entity identifier (ex: “Jones & Company,		- The LLC name may not include: bank, trust,
	LLC” or “Smith Construction, a Limited		- The LLC name may not include: bank, trust,
	Liability Company”).		trustee, incorporated, inc., corporation, or corp.
			- The LLC name may not include: insurer, insurance
			company, or any other words suggesting that the
			LLC is in the business of issuing policies of
			insurance and assuming insurance risks.
			- The name is not likely to mislead the public and is
			distinguishable from other LLCs of record or
			reserved with the California Secretary of State.
		 There are legal limitations on what name can be used for
		the LLC. For general LLC name requirements and
		restrictions or for information on reserving an LLC name
		prior to submitting Form LLC-2, go to
		www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/name-reservations.
		 A name reservation is not required to submit Form LLC-2.
		 A preliminary search of LLC names already of record can
		be made online through our Business Search at
		BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. Please note: The Business
		Search is not intended to serve		as a formal name
			availability search. For information on checking or
			reserving a name, go to www.sos.ca.gov/busines		s/be/
			name-reservations.



4.	If the management structure of the LLC is	 Every LLC is required to have at least one member. If
	changing, check the applicable box to	no manager is appointed or elected, all members are
	indicate if the LLC will be managed by "one	managers.
	manager," "more than one manager" or "all	 A member(s) is the owner of the company similar to a
	limited liability company member(s)."	 A member(s) is the owner of the company similar to a
	Only one box may be checked.	shareholder(s) in a corporation.
	Only one box may be checked.

5.	The purpose statement is required. Do not
	alter.

6.	 If applicable, list other amendments to	 You must file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) to
	the Articles of Organization on only one	change the LLC’s business address(es), or to change the
	side of a standard letter-sized piece of	name or address of the LLC's manager(s) or agent for
	paper (8 1/2" x 11"), clearly marked as an	service of process, which can be filed online at
	attachment to Form LLC-2 and attach the	llcbizfile.sos.ca.gov/SI.
	extra page(s) to the completed Form
	LLC-2.
	 If amending existing text, list both the
	current text followed by the new text as
	amended by this filing.

LLC-2 Instructions (REV 10/2021)				2021 California Secretary of State

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Signature		Sign and type or print the name of the	 If you need more space for signatures:
		signor(s).	- Place the additional signatures on only one side of
			- Place the additional signatures on only one side of
		Unless a greater number is provided for in	a standard letter-sized piece of paper (8 1/2" x 11")
		Unless a greater number is provided for in	clearly marked as an attachment to Form LLC-2
		the Articles of Organization, this Form	clearly marked as an attachment to Form LLC-2
		the Articles of Organization, this Form	and attach the extra page(s) to the completed Form
		LLC-2 must be signed by at least one	and attach the extra page(s) to the completed Form
		LLC-2 must be signed by at least one	LLC-2.
		manager, if the LLC is manager-managed	LLC-2.
		manager, if the LLC is manager-managed	- All attachments are part of this document.
		or at least one member, if the LLC is	- All attachments are part of this document.
		member-managed indicating the	 If Form LLC-2 is signed by a business entity, the person
		information is true and correct.	 If Form LLC-2 is signed by a business entity, the person
		information is true and correct.	who signs on behalf of the entity should note their name
			who signs on behalf of the entity should note their name
		Do not use a computer-generated	and position/title and the entity name. Example: If a
		signature.	limited liability company ("Smith LLC") is the manager,
			the signature of the person signing on behalf of the Smith
			LLC should be reflected as Joe Smith, Manager of Smith
			LLC, Manager.
			 If Form LLC-2 is signed by a trust, the trustee should
			sign as follows: ___________ , trustee for ___________
			trust (including the exact name of the trust and date of
			the trust, if applicable). Example: Mary Todd, trustee of
			the Lincoln Family Trust (U/T 5-1-1994), Manager.
			 Multiple Form LLC-2s with different signatures will be
			returned without being filed – use only one form.

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.

LLC-2 Instructions (REV 10/2021)	2021 California Secretary of State
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Secretary of State	LLC-2
Amendment to Articles of
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:

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 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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