Changing the name of a Virginia Limited Liability Company (LLC) involves a formal process outlined in Form LLC 1014N, a critical document for any LLC considering a rebrand or shift in strategic direction. Through this form, companies can initiate and complete the process of altering their legal name, ensuring compliance with state regulations. This involves submitting accurate and current information about the LLC’s existing name and the proposed new name, ensuring the new name is distinguishable from other entities registered in Virginia, and obtaining the necessary approval from all members, as stipulated by the LLC's articles of organization or operating agreement. A fee of $25.00 accompanies this filing, with the option to submit paperwork online for efficiency or through traditional mail. Additionally, Form LLC 1014N mandates the signature of an authorized individual who holds the right and power to manage the LLC’s business and affairs. This form not only serves as a declaration of the name change but also provides clear instructions, fees, and filing requirements, encouraging accuracy and promptness in communication with the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Importantly, it underscores the prohibition against including personally identifiable information in the filing documents, reflecting the balance between statutory compliance and privacy considerations. With all these elements, Form LLC 1014N plays a pivotal role in the transition process, facilitating a seamless update across official records and ensuring the LLC’s continued operational legality under its new name.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Llc 1014N Form |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
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| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | llc 1014n, scc form llc, virginia changing name company, virginia amendment llc |
Instructions for Form LLC 1014N - Articles of Amendment Changing the Name of a Virginia
Limited Liability Company by the Members
Filing Requirements
Pay all fees and penalties before submitting these articles to the Commission. If these articles are filed with an effective date on or before the annual registration fee due date, payment of the registration fee for the current year is not required prior to filing the articles.
Required Fees
Filing Fee: $25.00
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Specific Instructions
Article I Current Name
State the current name of the limited liability company as it appears on record with the Commission.
Article II Name Change
State the proposed new limited liability company name. The limited liability company name must contain one of the following words or abbreviation:
•Limited Company
•Limited Liability Company
•L.C.
•LC
•L.L.C.
•LLC
The new name must be distinguishable from other business entity names on record with the Commission. To check the
availability of a LLC name, visit https://cis.scc.virginia.gov, or contact the Clerk’s Office.
Article III Approval
All members must approve the amendment, unless the articles
of organization or a written operating agreement provides that the company’s operating agreement may be approved by a
lesser number or percentage of members, in which case the amendment shall be likewise approved.
Important Information
Signature
One of the following officials with the right and power
to manage the company’s business and affairs must sign the articles:
•a manager or other selected person
•a member (e.g., an owner is a member), if there is no manager or other person selected
•an organizer, if the entity began without managers or members and no members exist
•a receiver, trustee, or other
An officer (e.g., the president) cannot sign these articles unless they have the right and power to manage the entity’s business
affairs.
If signing on behalf of a manager or member that is a business entity, also include the business entity’s name, and the capacity
in which the business entity is signing on behalf of the LLC.
For each person signing, include the signature, printed name, position title (e.g., manager or member), and date signed. Providing an entity phone number or email address allows for quicker communication if there is an issue with the filing.
Note
To change the registered agent and/or registered office address, the company must file form LLC1016. Download the form from the website above.
To change the principal office address, the company must file a Statement of Change of Principal Office Address using form LLC1018.1. Download the form from the website above.
The articles must be in the English language, typewritten or legibly printed in black, using the following guidelines:
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• minimum 1.25" top margin and 0.75” all other sides |
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size 8 1/2" x 11" |
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Do not include Personally Identifiable Information, such as a Social Security number, in a business entity document submitted to the Office of the Clerk for filing with the Commission. Information in these documents is available to the public. For more information, see Notice Regarding Personally
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Form LLC1014N (Rev. 09/21)
Form
LLC1014N
(Rev. 09/21)
State Corporation
Commission
Articles of Amendment Changing the
Name of a Virginia Limited Liability
Company by the Members
Pursuant to §
Article I The limited liability company’s current name, as it appears on the records of the Commission:
___________________________________________________________________________
Article II The limited liability company’s name is changed to:
___________________________________________________________________________
Article III The foregoing amendment was adopted by a vote of the members in accordance with
the provisions of the Virginia Limited Liability Company Act on ________________________.
(date)
(See Instructions for requisite vote.)
Signature
The person signing this document has been delegated the right and power to manage the company’s business and affairs and affirms the above statements are true.
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Required Fes: $25.00