How to Change an LLC Address
Written by: Carolyn Young
Carolyn Young has over 25 years of experience in business in various roles, including bank management, marketing management, and business education.
Reviewed by: Sarah Ruddle
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Updated on June 9, 2025
Every business must have an up-to-date address registered with the state. And when businesses relocate, they need to notify the relevant government bodies. Failure to do so could result in fines or the revocation of the business’s registration.
Changing your business address is fairly straightforward. But it’s crucial to know all the steps and possible scenarios so your business stays in good standing throughout the process.
Lucky for you, this guide shows you how to change your LLC address without breaking a sweat.
Business Address Change Process
The LLC address change process begins with updating your LLC documents, including the articles of organization. States have different requirements for an address change, with some requiring an amendment to your LLC filing, so be sure to check your state’s guidelines.
Fees are often associated with an address change but tend to be minimal. However, you’ll also need to notify the following individuals and entities:
- IRS: To notify the IRS of your address change, file form 8822-b. You can quickly complete this step online.
- State Tax Agency: You need to be able to receive correspondence from the state regarding deadlines and other information to avoid penalties and fees.
- Suppliers and Vendors: All vendors and suppliers should be informed of your new address for shipping and billing purposes.
- Lenders and Banks: Even if you’ve elected electronic communication, banks and lenders still need a legal business address on file.
- Insurance Agents: Depending on the type of insurance, your location can affect your rates. Even if it doesn’t, insurance companies need an up-to-date business address to ensure your business is protected.
- Licensing Agencies: You’ll need to notify any offices through which you have business licenses or permits. If you moved to a different municipality, county, or state, you must obtain the required licenses for that location.
- States: If you do business in more than one state and have foreign LLCs in those states, you need to notify them and complete any required documentation.
- USPS: Change the address with the post office so that any mail can be forwarded.
- Customers: Be sure to inform customers by email or standard mail about your new address. This is especially important if you are relocating a brick-and-mortar business.
Lastly, don’t forget to update your business website so it has the correct contact information.
Relocating to a New State
If you’re moving your LLC to a different state but continue to do business in the original state, you have various options depending on the situation.
Foreign LLC
LLCs in multiple states must register as foreign LLCs and comply with each state’s annual filing requirements. A foreign LLC is an LLC doing business in a state other than the one in which it initially registered.
For example, if your LLC is registered in Pennsylvania but does business in New Jersey, you must register as a foreign LLC in New Jersey. Suppose you fit any of the following criteria. In that case, your LLC may be considered a foreign business:
- You have a physical presence of any kind in that state
- You have employees in that state
- You regularly meet with clients, managers, or investors in that state
- You are licensed to do business in that state
You may also need to register as a foreign LLC if your business has a bank account or property in that state. However, if you’re an online business selling in other states, you’re most likely not considered a foreign business.
Dissolution
If you’re relocating to a new state and terminating business in your previous state of residence, it might be best to dissolve your existing LLC and form a new LLC in your new state. Properly shutting down an LLC requires several steps:
1. Vote for Dissolution
LLC owners, known as members, must vote to dissolve the LLC. Hopefully, you have an operating agreement that details the process to do so. Once you do so, you’ll need to draft a resolution to dissolve the LLC, which you’ll keep in your records.
2. Cancel Business Licenses and Permits
If you were required to get licenses and permits for your business, you’d need to contact the issuing agencies to cancel them so you’re not charged renewal fees. Likewise, if you have any outstanding fees, you’ll likely need to pay them to cancel.
3. Notify Creditors
If you owe money to any creditors, you’ll need to notify them in writing of the dissolution and give them detailed instructions on filing any claims for the outstanding debt. This must be done before you dissolve your LLC with the state.
4. Notify Tax Departments
Notify relevant tax authorities of the dissolution and pay any outstanding taxes.
5. Cancel Contracts and Settle Financial Obligations
If you have contracts with vendors, lessors, or any outstanding debt, you’ll need to ensure all your financial obligations are fulfilled and all contracts are canceled.
6. Distribute Assets to Members
If the LLC has any assets remaining in any form after all financial obligations have been settled, they must be distributed to members based on LLC ownership percentages. If the assets are equipment, property, or other non-cash assets, they’ll need to be sold so distributions can be made in cash.
7. File the Dissolution Papers with the State
You’ll need to go to the relevant state website, usually the Secretary of State’s, to file dissolution papers. You’ll likely also need to submit verification that your tax obligations have been settled.
Domestication
To avoid dissolution, one option is to domesticate your LLC. Domestication is the process by which an LLC changes the state in which it is registered. Once domestication is complete, the laws of the original state no longer apply, and the new state laws apply instead.
This provides several benefits:
- No need for dissolution
- No interruption in business
- Continue using the same bank accounts
- Continue using the same EIN
Each state has its domestication process, and the laws of both states must be followed. In general, domestication occurs as follows:
- Draft a plan. Have your attorney outline the steps of domestication.
- Have LLC members vote and approve the plan of conversion.
- Complete documents required by both states.
- File the conversion forms and pay the required fees.
- Complete documents needed for the new state to form the domesticated LLC.
Domestication can be complicated because the laws between states may conflict. There also may be tax considerations at the state level, such as unpaid franchise taxes that become due.
How to Change an LLC Address in al 50 States
File a Certificate of Amendment with the Alabama Secretary of State, listing your LLC’s name and new principal office address. You may submit online or by mail, and the filing fee is $100.
Submit Articles of Amendment to the Alaska Division of Corporations, including your LLC’s current name and updated principal office address. You can file online or by mail; the fee is $25.
File Articles of Amendment with the Arizona Corporation Commission, indicating the change to your known place of business address. You may file electronically or by mail, and the fee is $25.
Submit Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Organization to the Arkansas Secretary of State, updating your LLC’s principal office address. Filing is available online or by mail, with a $45 fee.
File or amend your Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) with the California Secretary of State to reflect the new address. You can file online, by mail, or by fax; the fee is $20.
File a Statement of Change Changing the Principal Office Address online via the Colorado Secretary of State’s website, updating your LLC’s physical principal office street address. The filing fee is $10.
Log into the Connecticut Business Services portal and file a Change of Business Address (or Certificate of Amendment) online to replace your principal office address on record. The filing fee is $50.
Submit a Certificate of Amendment to the Delaware Division of Corporations indicating your updated principal office address. The fee for filing this amendment is $200.
File Articles of Amendment to your Articles of Organization through Florida’s Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) to update your principal or mailing address. The amendment filing fee is $25.
File your Annual Registration “With Changes” via the Georgia Corporations Division online—include the new address on that filing. Online filings cost $50 + $5 service charge (total $55) or $60 by paper. If you’ve already filed the current year’s annual registration, submit an Amended Annual Registration instead (fee $25 online; $30 by paper).
Submit Articles of Amendment to the DCCA Business Registration Division (via Hawaii Business Express or by mail), specifying your LLC’s name and new principal office address. Fee: $25.
File a Statement of Change (Business Mailing Address) with the Idaho Secretary of State online or by mail, including your LLC’s new principal office street address. Fee: $20.
File Articles of Amendment with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Department of Business Services, indicating your LLC’s updated principal place of business address. Fee: $50.
Submit Articles of Amendment (State Form 49460) to the Indiana Secretary of State’s Business Services Division—online or by mail—listing your LLC’s new principal office address. Fee: $30.
File an Amendment to Certificate of Organization with the Iowa Secretary of State’s Business Services Division, noting your LLC’s new principal office address. Fee: $50.
File a Certificate of Amendment with the Kansas Secretary of State to update your principal office address. Fee: $35.
File a Statement of Change of Mailing Address of Principal Office (or Registered Agent/Office Address) online or by mail with the Kentucky Secretary of State. Fee: $10.
Submit a Statement of Change (in duplicate) to the Louisiana Secretary of State, specifying your LLC’s new address. Fee: $25.
File a Certificate of Amendment (Form MLLC-9) with the Maine Secretary of State’s Corporations Division to update your principal office address. Fee: $50.
File Articles of Amendment with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) via Maryland Business Express or by mail, indicating your new principal office address. Fee: $100.
File a Certificate of Amendment with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division—either online or by mail—specifying your LLC’s name and new principal office address. Fee: $50 per class ($45 if filed by fax).
Submit a Certificate of Change of Registered Office/Resident Agent (Form CSCL/CD-520) to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division, online or by mail. Fee: $5.
File an Amendment to your Articles of Organization with the Minnesota Secretary of State, Business Services—online or by mail—updating your LLC’s principal office address. Fee: $35 by mail; $55 for online or expedited filings.
File a Certificate of Amendment via the Mississippi Secretary of State’s online portal (or mail in F0101), updating your LLC’s principal office address. Fee: $50.
Submit an Amendment of Articles of Organization (Form LLC-12) to the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division—online, by mail, or in person—listing your LLC’s new principal office address. Fee: $25.
Log into the Montana SOS online portal (biz.sosmt.gov), search your LLC, click Filing Actions, select “Principal Office Address Change,” enter the new street address, and submit. There is no state fee for this filing.
File a Statement of Change of Designated Office, Registered Agent, and/or Registered Agent’s Address form via the Nebraska SOS portal or by mail. The fee is $25 for online filings or $30 for paper submissions.
Submit a Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Organization with the Nevada Secretary of State (Amendments Division), by mail, fax, or in person, indicating your new principal address. The filing fee is $175.
Log into NH QuickStart, choose Business Information Change, select Change of Business Address under “Domestic Limited Liability Company,” enter the new address, certify, and submit. There is no filing fee.
File Form L-122, Certificate of Change (Registered Name or Address) online via the NJ Business Charter Amendment Service or mail two copies of the completed form and a $25 check to the Division of Revenue.
File Articles of Amendment online via the New Mexico SOS Enterprise portal, indicating your LLC’s new principal office address. Fee: $50 (+ $1.95 convenience fee).
Submit a Certificate of Change to the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, listing your LLC’s name and new address. Fee: $30.
File Articles of Amendment (Form L-17) with the North Carolina Secretary of State—online or by mail—updating your LLC’s principal office address. Fee: $50.
Submit Articles of Amendment (domestic) with the North Dakota SOS, noting your new principal office address. Fee: $50.
File a Certificate of Amendment (Form 611) or Restatement online at Ohio Business Central, updating your LLC’s principal office address. Fee: $50.
File a Change or Designation of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office and/or Principal Office (the “Change of Registered Office or Principal Office” form) with the Oklahoma Secretary of State—online or by mail. Fee: $25.
Submit an Information Change through the Oregon Business Registry (log in, choose “Information Change,” update your principal or mailing address) or file the paper Information Change form. State fee: $0.00.
File a Change of Registered Office (form) online via the PA Business Filing Services portal or by mail to the Department of State, Bureau of Corporations. Fee: $5.
File Articles of Amendment to your Articles of Organization (Form 401) with the Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division—online or by mail—indicating your new principal office address. Fee: $50.
Deliver a Notice of Change of Designated Office, Agent, or Address under SC Code § 33-44-109 to the Secretary of State—via Business Entities Online or by mail—listing your LLC’s new principal office address. Fee: $2.
File a Statement of Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent or Both with the South Dakota Secretary of State—online or by paper. Filing fee is $25.
Submit Form SS-4800 (Statement of Change of Mailing Address) to the Tennessee Secretary of State by mail or in person to update your LLC’s mailing address. Fee: $20.
File Form 401 (Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office) with the Texas Secretary of State—online via SOSDirect or by mail—listing your new registered office address. Fee: $15.
Log in to the Utah SOS Business Registration portal (using your UtahID), choose “Make Changes” or “Registration Information Change,” update your principal office address, and submit online. There is no state fee.
Complete and file the Statement of Change of Registered Agent or Agent Address (Form MISC-4) in duplicate with the Vermont Secretary of State—by mail or in person—to update your business address. Fee: $25.
File Articles of Amendment with the Virginia State Corporation Commission—online or by mail—listing your LLC’s name and new principal office address. Fee: $25.
Submit an Amendment to your Certificate of Formation via the Washington Secretary of State’s Corporations & Charities Filing System—online or by mail—updating the principal office address. Fee: $30.
File a Certificate of Amendment to your Articles of Organization with the West Virginia Secretary of State—online or by mail—indicating your LLC’s new principal office address. Fee: $25.
File Articles of Amendment through the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions’ online portal or by mail, updating your LLC’s principal office address. Fee: $40.
Submit Articles of Amendment to the Wyoming Secretary of State—online or by mail—stating your LLC’s new principal office address. Fee: $50.