How to Change Your LLC Name in New York (2026)
New York LLCs change their name by filing a Certificate of Amendment (Name Change Only) with the Division of Corporations. The form costs $60. You can submit it online through New York Business Express, or send it by mail if you'd rather use paper.
A name change updates your Articles of Organization and the state's public record. It usually doesn't require a new EIN. Your operating agreement, bank accounts, licenses and contracts still need updating once the amendment is approved.
Quick Summary
- Check name availability before you file. New York has no free checker, so send a written request with your proposed name.
- Get member approval first. Your operating agreement sets the required vote, and single-member LLCs should still document the decision in writing.
- File online through New York Business Express when you can. The Division publishes no standard turnaround for either filing method, so plan for delay.
New York LLC Name Change Quick Reference
Use this table for the exact form, fee, filing options and mailing address before you start your New York name-change amendment. It also covers the reservation and correction options that come up later on this page.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Form name | Certificate of Amendment (Name Change Only) - Domestic LLC (Form 1358-f) |
| Filing fee | $60 |
| Filing methods | Online or mail |
| Online portal | New York Business Express |
| Mail address | New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231 |
| Processing time | Not published for either filing method; expedited service costs $25 (24 hours), $75 (same day) or $150 (2 hours) |
| Name reservation form / fee / period | Application for Reservation of Name, $20, 60 days (two 60-day extensions available) |
| Correction form / fee | Certificate of Correction, $60 (errors only, not name changes) |
| DBA / trade name form / fee | Certificate of Assumed Name, $25 (filed with the New York Department of State) |
How to change your New York LLC name
This page follows the same three-step framework for changing an LLC name used across the site's state pages. Here it's adjusted for New York's exact form, fee and filing options.
Step 1: Confirm the new name is available
New York's Corporation and Business Entity Database only confirms whether an entity is already on file. It won't tell you if a new name is actually available.
To get an official answer, send the Division of Corporations a written request with your proposed name and a $5 fee.
You can lock in the name before you file the amendment. An Application for Reservation of Name costs $20. It holds the name for 60 days, and you can extend it twice for 60 more days each time.
Step 2: Get member approval
Hold a vote among your LLC's members using the threshold set in your operating agreement, whether that means majority or unanimous consent.
Put the decision in writing as a signed resolution or meeting minutes. Single-member LLCs should still sign a written consent. This keeps the record complete even without a vote.
Step 3: File the Certificate of Amendment
Complete the Certificate of Amendment (Name Change Only) for domestic LLCs, filed under Section 211 of the New York LLC Law [1].
File it online through New York Business Express if you only need to change the name, or mail the completed form with the $60 fee to the Division of Corporations at the address above if you'd rather use paper.
The Division doesn't publish a standard processing time for either filing method. If you need the change sooner, pay an extra $25 for 24-hour service, $75 for same-day service or $150 for 2-hour service.
If a registered agent service in New York handles your LLC, send them a copy of the approved amendment too, since they may keep records under your old name.
After your name change is approved: what to update
Once the Division of Corporations approves your amendment, update these records so your new name matches everywhere it matters. Missing one of these can slow down banking, licensing or your next tax filing.
- Operating agreement: Revise it to reflect the new legal name and keep the updated copy with your other LLC records.
- Note the name change with the IRS on your next return. If you won't file this year, send a signed letter with your old name, new name and EIN instead. A simple name change usually doesn't require a new EIN.
- Update your name with the New York Department of Taxation and Finance and any other state or local agency that issued you a license or permit.
- Contact each licensing body directly for permits and licenses, since New York doesn't update these automatically.
- Bank and registered agent: Give your bank a certified copy of the amendment, and update your New York registered agent's records if they still list your old name.
- Notify vendors, landlords and clients so invoices and contracts carry your current name.
Alternatives to a formal name change
A full name change isn't your only option if you don't want to amend your Articles of Organization. Two other New York filings cover narrower situations, and picking the wrong one wastes a filing fee.
1. DBA / trade name
New York LLCs use a Certificate of Assumed Name to do business under a different name. LLCs file it with the New York Department of State.
The filing fee is $25. This works well if you want a second brand or product line without touching your official LLC name. If you're forming a brand-new entity instead, see how to start an LLC in New York.
2. Certificate of Correction
Use this form only to fix an error in your existing Articles of Organization, like a typo in the name you already filed. It doesn't cover changing to a genuinely new name [2].
The fee is $60, the same as the Certificate of Amendment. Send it to the Division of Corporations using the mailing address listed in the table above.
FAQs
How Long Does It Take to Change an LLC Name in New York?
Changing an LLC name in New York has no published standard processing time, though paid expedited service is available for an extra fee.
How Much Does It Cost to Change an LLC Name in New York?
It costs $60 to change an LLC name in New York, plus any optional expedite fee. You can pay by check or money order made payable to the Department of State, or by credit card.
Do I Need To Republish After Changing My LLC Name In New York?
No, you don't need to republish after changing your LLC name in New York. State law says a change to already-published information, including your name, doesn't trigger a new publication once your original six-week run is done.
References:
- https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LLC/211
- https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LLC/212
