Change of LLC Name in West Virginia

Are you a business owner looking for West Virginia LLC Articles of Amendment? With the ever-changing nature of business, sometimes it’s important to Change of LLC Name your LLC to ensure the most accurate records are kept.

There are various ways to do this based on your state. This guide will walk you through the steps to correctly do this for yourself in West Virginia:

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This form is available here for download. Once downloaded, fill it out like so:

  1. State the current name of LLC
  2. List the date of filing the original Articles of Organization
  3. If amending the LLC name, you may type the OLD and NEW LLC name on item 3
  4. List the manager's name, phone number, and email address. This, however, is optional.
  5. List the manager's date, signature, and capacity.

There's multiple ways to submit this form - online, by mail, via fax, in-person.

Submit it online

  1. Go to the Secretary of State's website: https://onestop.wv.gov/b4wvpublic/default.aspx?pagename=filingcabinet and click "Amendment". Look up the LLC using its name and click continue
  2. Enter the NEW LLC name on "Amend business name" page
  3. Continue to list the contact and manager's information
  4. Review the details and pay

Submit it by mail

  1. Fill out and print the form including the Customer Order Request
  2. Include a check payable to Secretary of State. If paying by credit card, be sure to include the e-Payment Authorization form with your filing. https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Business/Multiple-Company-Types/ePaymentAuthorization.pdf
  3. Mail the document to one of their business centers below:

Charleston Office One-Stop Business Center 13 Kanawha Blvd. West Suite 201 Charleston, WV 25302 Phone: (304) 558-8000 Fax: (304) 558-8381 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30a - 5:00p EST

Clarksburg Office North Central WV Business Center 153 West Main Street Suite G- Third Floor Clarksburg, WV 26301 Phone: (304) 367-2775 Fax: (304) 627-2243 Hours: Mon. -Fri. 9:00a - 5:00p EST

Martinsburg Office Eastern Panhandle Business Center 229 E. Martin Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 Phone: (304) 356-2654 Fax: (304) 260-4360 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00a - 5:00p EST


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