How to Change Your LLC Name in Mississippi (2026)
Changing your Mississippi LLC's name takes a Certificate of Amendment, Form F0101, filed with the Secretary of State's Business Services Division for a $50 fee.
File it online, or print the form and mail it in with a check. Mail filings take longer, since the state sets no fixed turnaround for paper submissions.
The Certificate of Amendment only changes your LLC's legal name. Your EIN stays the same. Update your operating agreement, licenses, contracts and bank accounts to match once the amendment is approved.
Quick Summary
- Check name availability before you file. Mississippi won't approve a Certificate of Amendment for a name that's already taken.
- Get every member's approval first. Mississippi law requires all members to agree to an amendment.
- File online if you want speed. Mississippi publishes no turnaround time for mail, and mail filings take longer.
Mississippi LLC Name Change Quick Reference
The table below lists the exact form, fee, filing options and deadlines for a Mississippi LLC name change, so you can see every number in one place before you start the paperwork.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Form name | MS LLC Certificate of Amendment (F0101) |
| Filing fee | $50 |
| Filing methods | Online or mail |
| Online portal | File online |
| Mail address | 125 S. Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39201 |
| Processing time | Online: immediate to 24 hours. Mail: not published, slower. |
| Name reservation form / fee / period | Form F0110, $25, 180 days (not renewable) |
| Correction form / fee | Certificate of Correction, $50 (errors only) |
How to change your Mississippi LLC name
These three steps cover Mississippi's process. For the general framework, see how to change an LLC name. This guide assumes your LLC is already formed. If it isn't yet, see how to form an LLC in Mississippi first.
Step 1: Confirm the new name is available
Search the Secretary of State's Mississippi business name search before you file anything. Mississippi won't register a name that's the same as, or too close to, an existing business name.
Your new name also has to meet Mississippi's naming rules. It can't include words like bank, trust, insurance, corporation or partnership unless your LLC is actually that kind of entity [1].
You can also reserve the name before you file the amendment. The reservation costs $25 through the Application for Name Reservation, Form F0110.
The reservation lasts 180 days and can't be renewed. You'll need to wait 60 days after it expires before you reserve that same name again.
Step 2: Get member approval
Mississippi law requires every member to agree to any amendment to your LLC's certificate of formation before you can file it.
Hold a meeting to get that agreement, or use written consent if your operating agreement allows it. Record the vote either way.
If you're a single-member LLC, your own written approval is enough. Check your operating agreement too. It may set its own approval process on top of the state's rule.
Step 3: File the Certificate of Amendment
File the MS LLC Certificate of Amendment, Form F0101, with the Business Services Division. The fee is $50. You can file online through the Secretary of State's e-filing system.
If you'd rather mail it in, complete the form online, print it and mail it with a check to 125 S. Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39201.
Online amendments are usually approved right away, though some need staff review first, so allow up to 24 hours for those.
The state sets no turnaround time for mail. Mail filings simply take longer than online ones. Once approved, you'll get the filed, stamped certificate by email.
After your name change is approved - what to update
Once the amendment is approved, work through this checklist so every place your LLC's name appears gets updated at the same time.
- State and local agencies: Update any Mississippi licenses or permits tied to the old name.
- The IRS: Check the name-change box on your next Form 1120, 1120-S or 1065 [2]. If you haven't filed a return yet, send a letter to the address where you file instead. Your EIN doesn't change.
- Your bank: Bring the filed amendment in to update your business accounts.
- Contracts and vendors: Notify anyone with a signed agreement under the old name.
- Your operating agreement: Amend it to show the new name and the date members approved the change.
- Registered agent: Update your registered agent's records with the new LLC name. If you want to change your Mississippi registered agent at the same time, compare a Mississippi registered agent service first.
- Clients and partners: Let anyone doing business with the LLC know about the new name.
Alternatives to a formal name change
1. DBA / trade name
A DBA lets you operate under a different name. Your LLC's legal name on file doesn't change. A DBA doesn't replace a formal name change.
In Mississippi, DBAs go through the Secretary of State instead of a county clerk. The form is the Fictitious Business Name Registration, and the fee is $25.
Your legal name still shows up on contracts, tax filings and state records. A DBA works best for branding. It isn't a permanent rename.
2. Certificate of Correction
File a Certificate of Correction to fix a mistake in a filing you already submitted. A typo in the LLC's name or address qualifies. Mississippi law doesn't allow this form for a deliberate name change.
The fee is $50, the same as a Certificate of Amendment. If you actually want a new name, file the Certificate of Amendment described in Step 3 instead.
FAQs
What Words Can't You Use in a Business Name in Mississippi?
You can't use bank, banker, trust, insurance, corporation or partnership in a Mississippi LLC name, unless your business actually is one. That ban also covers abbreviations and close variations of those words.
Can You Have Multiple Business Entities Under One LLC in Mississippi?
Yes, Mississippi lets you run multiple businesses under one LLC by registering a separate DBA (fictitious business name) for each brand you use.
Can I Change My LLC Name in Mississippi and Keep the Same EIN?
Yes, you can change your LLC name in Mississippi and keep the same EIN. The specific line differs by form: Form 1120 Line E Box 3, Form 1120-S Line H Box 2, or Form 1065 Line G Box 3.
References:
- https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/pol_res/llcs/1revisedLLCact.pdf
- https://www.irs.gov/businesses/business-name-change
