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Amendments and Name Change Service
WE KNOW THINGS CHANGE. WE’RE HERE TO HELP.
Changing the name of your business or making another amendment to your filing can feel like a big deal, but making the change itself doesn’t have to be. At Swyft Filings, we’ve assisted thousands of customers with just this, helping them make the changes they want and need to address. We know it happens and we know how to fix it quickly and correctly.
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Why Let Swyft Filings Do Your Name Change or Amendment:
Experienced & Knowledgeable Professionals
We know exactly what to file, where to file it and what to include to get your name change or amendment done right.
Quickly uploaded to your account
Once you place the order, you are done. As soon as it is available, your amendment or name change will be immediately stored in your secure online account.
Expedited Process Available
When you need it in an emergency, we know exactly who to talk to about getting it done fast in your state.
Experienced Business Professionals That Can Help You Make the Change You Need
Our knowledgeable staff has years of experience handling every type of filing for customers of all sizes.Do what you love, let us handle the paperwork.
NAME CHANGE
Sometimes you may need to change your business name because of a competitor or you simply want to pivot in a new direction. When you make such a change, you normally have to file paperwork with the state. We can help you.
UPDATE COMPANY INFORMATION
Some states may require you to file the necessary paperwork to update some of the basic company information that may include your principal office address, the name of your officers or directors. Let us handle it for you so you know it is done right and you can focus on your business.
NEED TO ISSUE MORE SHARES
When you originally formed your company you likely provided a number of authorized shares. Now, things have changed. To allow for the issuance of additional shares, you may need to file an amendment with the state. Talk to one of our business professionals about this today.
SOMETIMES, IT’S JUST A TYPO
We all make mistakes. Unfortunately, if it was a mistake in your original filing, you may have to file an amendment to fix it. We can help.
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Amendments and Name Change Service FAQs
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In the general sense, an amendment is any change made to a document. In this context, the amendment is a change to the formal documents that are filed with your Secretary of State. In those situations, you will likely have to file a formal and official amendment with the Secretary of State.
Filing an Articles of Amendment form will formally alter information on your Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization.
If you make any change to documents filed with the Secretary of State which usually include your Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization or your annual reports. Some more common changes include:
- - Business name
- - Principal office
- - The company purpose
- - The names of officers, directors or owners
- - Authorized shares
- - Registered agent's contact information
- - Fix typos
You’ll need to provide the following basic information:
- - The current entity name of your business
- - If you’re changing the business name, the new name you’d like to change it to (if you’re unsure if the new business name you’re wanting is available, find out here)
- - The text of the new amendments that your business is adopting
- - The date that the amendment was adopted
Through your secure online account, you notify us of your needed changes and we take it from there. We prepare the necessary paperwork, make the necessary filing with the right people so that you don’t have to worry about it. When it is filed and available, we upload the amendment to your account so it is available to you at any time.
It depends on the state, as the process for some states, like California, takes 8 plus weeks. Many states, however, offer expedited service for an additional fee.