Change LLC Name in Utah

Can I change the name of my LLC in Utah?

Absolutely! You can easily change your Utah LLC name.

The first step is to file a form called the Amendment to Certificate of Organization with the Division of Corporations and wait for it to be approved. This is how you officially change your LLC name in Utah.

The filing fee for an Amendment to Certificate of Organization in Utah is $37.

After the state approves your LLC name change, you should then notify the following 3 places:

• the IRS
• state tax department
• your business bank account

And finally, you can update your LLC name in other places like your website and marketing materials.

This page will guide you through the process and include helpful tips along the way.

Note: We’ve changed the names of our own LLCs over the years. So we have first-hand experience with filing the paperwork as well as dealing with the IRS and financial institutions.

What are the steps for changing an LLC name in Utah?

1. Check if your new LLC name is available
2. File the Utah LLC Amendment form (and wait for approval)
3. Update the IRS
4. Update the Utah State Tax Commission
5. Update financial institutions (credit card companies, banks)
6. Update business licenses
7. Update other places (branding materials, business accounts, etc.)

How much does it cost to change an LLC name in Utah?

It costs $37 to change your LLC name in Utah. This is the filing fee for the Amendment to Certificate of Organization form.

How do I change my Utah LLC name?

In order to change your LLC name, you must file an Amendment to Certificate of Organization with the Utah Division of Corporations. This officially updates your legal entity (your Limited Liability Company) on the state records.

Note: The Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code is responsible for LLC formation and administration, including name changes.

We provide step-by-step instructions on how to file the Amendment to Certificate of Organization by mail. (You can’t file an Amendment to change an LLC’s name online in Utah.)

Our instructions only focus on changing the LLC’s name. If you want to make other changes, like the Registered Agent or business address, you may need to use a different Utah amendment process.

Can I change my LLC name myself?

You can file the Amendment to Certificate of Organization yourself or you can hire a company to do this for you.

Because the Utah LLC Amendments filings can be confusing and time consuming, many people choose to hire a company for help.

Step 1: Make sure your new Utah LLC name is available

Before filing your amendment form (the Amendment to Certificate of Organization), you should check that your new LLC name is available in Utah.

This is important because two businesses in the state can’t have the same name, or be too similar. This is called LLC name distinguishability.

If you file an amendment for a name that’s already taken, the state will reject your filing. And if that happens, you’ll need to re-file with a different name.

To avoid that, look up your desired Utah LLC name ahead of time using the state’s business entity search.

Step 2: File the Utah LLC name change form

The Utah LLC name change form is called the Amendment to Certificate of Organization.

(It’s called this because you’re amending your Utah Certificate of Organization.)

How to file an Amendment to Certificate of Organization in Utah

Get started:

Download the Amendment to Certificate of Organization form.

You may complete this form on the computer (type it) and print it out to sign. Or, you can print it out and complete it by hand using black ink.

Amendment to Certificate of Organization

Entity Number

Enter your LLC’s Entity Number here.

The name of the limited liability company is:
Enter your LLC’s current name. (Not the name you’re changing it to.)

There is a change in the name of the limited liability company to:

Enter your new LLC name here.
Make sure to include an allowable designator at the end (like “LLC”) of the desired business name.

The Certificate of Organization is amended as follows:
If the only thing you’re changing is the LLC’s name, you can leave this blank.

Otherwise, you would list the other changes. For help completing this section, you could consult a business attorney.

Filing date of the initial certificate:

Enter your LLC’s Registration Date from the Business Search here. This is the date your initial Certificate of Organization was filed.

Future effective date:

You can leave this blank (most people leave it blank). If you do, your LLC name change will be effective when it’s approved by the Division of Corporations.

Alternatively, if you want the name change to go into effect on a specific date in the future, you can enter it here. The date can be up to 90 days out from the date of filing; you can’t backdate the filing.

Signature

Enter your Name and the Date.

Enter your Title:

• If you’re an LLC Member (Owner) and the LLC is Member-managed, enter Member
• If you’re an LLC Manager and the LLC is Manager-managed, enter Manager
• If you’re not an LLC Member or Manager, but were authorized to file this Amendment on the LLC’s behalf, enter Authorized Agent

If you’re not sure, or these terms are confusing, check out LLC Officer Titles for more information.

Make sure to sign the filing.

File by mail

1. First, make a copy of the completed, signed Amendment to Certificate of Organization form. You must send 2 copies to the state.
2. Prepare a check or money order for $37 payable to the “State of Utah”.
3. Send the payment, and the 2 copies of the signed Amendment to Certificate of Organization, to:

Utah Department of Commerce
Division of Corporations
PO Box 146705
Salt Lake City UT 84114-6705

Wait for approval from the Division of Corporations

After submitting your Amendment to Certificate of Organization to the state, please wait for approval.

Approval times vary, but on average, it takes 3-7 business days (plus mail time) for your Utah business name change to be approved.

When you file by mail, you’ll receive your name change approval back by mail. The Division of Corporations will return the 2nd copy of your Amendment form with a stamp of approval.

Step 3: Change your Utah LLC name with the IRS

After your new LLC name is approved, the next step is to update your Utah LLC name with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This updates the name connected to your LLC’s EIN number.

We have step-by-step instructions here:
How to change LLC name with IRS

Step 4: Update your LLC’s Account with the Utah State Tax Commission

After your new LLC name is approved, you need to update your business’s account with the state’s tax department (the State Tax Commission).

Note: In most states, it’s called the Department of Revenue or Department of Taxation. However, in Utah it’s called the State Tax Commission, and this is who you’ll update with your new LLC name.

Typically, you can update your LLC name in one of three ways:

• online
• by mail
• by phone

But it differs from state to state, so we recommend you call the Utah State Tax Commission. You can ask about the process to update your business name.

Step 5: Update financial institutions with your new LLC name

Besides updating your Utah LLC name with the IRS and State Tax Commission business tax department, you’ll also want to contact the following places and let them know about the name change.

Financial institutions:

• LLC business bank account
• business checks
• business debit card
• business credit cards
• Paypal or other online banking solutions
• business loans or lines of credit
• brokerage accounts
• bookkeeping software, like Quickbooks

Pro Tip: You don’t have to rush to update these the same day or even the same week. Your existing checks and credit cards will still work, but it’s important to eventually get everything updated to your new LLC name.

Step 6: Update or Get a New Business License

If you have a Utah business license or a local business permit, you’ll need to change the name on that license.

Sometimes that means applying for a new license and canceling the old one. Or sometimes you can just change the name on your existing license.

Utah doesn’t have a general state business license requirement. But your LLC might have an industry- or occupation-specific license.

If that’s the case, contact your state licensing agency or licensing board for information on how to update the state business license: Division of Professional Licensing.

And contact your local government (like a city clerk or county clerk) for the process to update any local business permits. You can find your county clerk and city clerk using the Utah.gov City and County Government list.

Step 7: Update marketing materials and other places with your new LLC name

Below are some examples of places to update with your new LLC name.

Branding and online presence:

• online stores (like eBay, Shopify, Amazon)
• website, domain registrar, hosting company
• letterhead, logos, invoices, contracts, and important documents
• social media accounts

Professional services:

• Registered Agent Service (if you hired one)
• accountant
• attorney

Other government agencies:

• local tax office (ex: city, county, township)
• business licenses and permits
• sales tax permit
• utility companies
• Department of Labor (if you have employees)

Stay calm: Don’t stress out thinking you have to change your LLC name everywhere right away. That’s not the case. Take your time and do the important ones first. Give yourself a few days or a few weeks to get them all done. Technically, your old business name will still work for quite some time.

Update your Utah LLC Operating Agreement

It’s a good idea to update the name on your LLC’s Operating Agreement. Don’t worry, this is a simple process. You can either:

• You can make a new version of the Operating Agreement you already have. Update the document with your new LLC name, and have the LLC Member(s) sign.
• Or, you can use our free template on Utah LLC Operating Agreement to create a new Operating Agreement with the new LLC name.

Tip: This is a good opportunity to review the other sections in your Operating Agreement and make any needed updates there, too. Have the LLC Member(s) sign, and distribute copies like you did with your initial LLC Operating Agreement.

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