How to Change Your LLC Name in Nevada (2026)
To change your Nevada LLC's name, you file a Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Organization. You send it to the Nevada Secretary of State's Commercial Recordings Division. The fee is $175.
You can file online through SilverFlume, or by mail, fax or in person. Online filings process the same day, and there's no extra charge for that speed.
Your EIN usually stays the same, though some situations require a new one per IRS Publication 1635. You still need to update your operating agreement, bank accounts, contracts, licenses and registered agent listing with the new name.
Quick Summary
- Search the Nevada business name database before you file. A name that's already taken gets your amendment rejected.
- Get every member's sign-off first. Nevada law defaults to unanimous consent unless your operating agreement says otherwise.
- File online through SilverFlume if you can. The state doesn't publish a standard turnaround for mail or in-person filings, so build in extra time.
Nevada LLC Name Change Quick Reference
Here is the quick reference for a Nevada LLC name change: the form, the fee and where to send it.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Form name | Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Organization |
| Filing fee | $175 |
| Filing methods | Online (SilverFlume), mail, fax, or in person |
| Online portal | SilverFlume |
| Mail address | Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division, 101 N Carson Street, Suite 3, Carson City, NV 89701 |
| In-person address | 101 N Carson Street, Suite 3, Carson City, NV 89701 |
| Fax | (775) 684-5725 |
| Processing time | Same day online through SilverFlume at no extra charge; no published standard turnaround for mailed or in-person filings |
| Name reservation form / fee / period | Name – Reservation, Consent or Release Form / $25 / 90 days |
| Correction form / fee | Certificate of Correction / $175 (errors only, not name changes) |
How to change your Nevada LLC name
This is the process for a Nevada LLC that already exists. If you haven't filed yet, see how to start an LLC in Nevada instead. This guide is part of our full LLC name change guide for all 50 states.
Step 1: Confirm the new name is available
Run your proposed name through the Nevada Business Search tool first. Your name must include "Limited-Liability Company," "Ltd.," "L.L.C.," "L.C.," "LLC," or "LC." It also can't be too close to a name already on file.
If you're not ready to file the amendment yet, reserve the name instead. The Name Reservation, Consent or Release Form holds it for 90 days for $25.
Step 2: Get member approval
Nevada law says the articles of organization can be amended only "as determined by all of the members" [1]. Your articles or operating agreement can set a lower threshold, like a majority vote. Single-member LLCs skip this step, since you're the only vote.
Step 3: File the Certificate of Amendment
File your Certificate of Amendment online through SilverFlume, by mail, by fax or in person. The Commercial Recordings Division is at 101 N Carson Street, Suite 3, Carson City, NV 89701. The fax number is (775) 684-5725.
The filing fee is $175, payable to the Nevada Secretary of State. A manager signs the certificate, or a member if the LLC has no manager.
File through SilverFlume and the state processes it the same day, at no extra charge. The site doesn't publish a standard turnaround for mailed or in-person filings.
After your name change is approved: what to update
Once the Secretary of State approves your amendment, the new name is official. A handful of other updates still need to happen before every record matches.
- State agencies and licenses: Update any state business license, professional license or permit tied to your old name.
- Write to the IRS at the address where you file your return, or mark the name-change box if you're filing a current-year corporate return [2]. Your EIN usually stays the same.
- Give your bank a copy of the approved amendment before they'll update your account name.
- Notify anyone with a signed agreement under the old name, including landlords, suppliers and clients.
- Your operating agreement: Amend it to reflect the new name so your internal records match the state's.
- Ask your registered agent in Nevada to update their file if it still lists the old name.
Alternatives to a formal name change
1. DBA / trade name
You can operate under a different name without formally changing your LLC's legal name. Nevada handles this at the county level instead of through the Secretary of State.
File a fictitious firm name certificate with the county clerk in every county where you do business. Each county clerk sets its own fee, so check with your county before you file.
2. Certificate of Correction
A Certificate of Correction fixes a typo or clerical error in a document you already filed. It's not the right form for an actual name change.
It costs $175, the same fee as the Certificate of Amendment. It also goes to the same Commercial Recordings Division.
FAQs
How Long Does a Nevada LLC Name Change Take?
A Nevada LLC name change can take as little as one day if you file online through SilverFlume. You can also set a later effective date, up to 90 days after filing, instead of the default filing date.
Do I Need a New EIN After Changing My Nevada LLC's Name?
No, you don't need a new EIN just because you change your Nevada LLC's name. Certain other situations do require one under IRS rules, detailed in Publication 1635.
What Happens If My Nevada LLC Name Change Gets Rejected?
If your Nevada LLC name change gets rejected, the Secretary of State returns the filing, most often because the new name is too similar to one already on file. Fix that problem and resubmit with the filing fee.
Are There Restricted Words I Can't Use In My New Nevada LLC Name?
Yes, there are restricted words you can't use in a new Nevada LLC name without special board approval, including "bank," "trust," "engineer" and "architect." Check the full list before you file your amendment.
References:
1. https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-086.html (official Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 86 text on Limited-Liability Companies)
2. https://www.irs.gov/node/10373 (official IRS guidance on changing a business name)
