Changing your Delaware LLC name: Certificate of Amendment process

When name changes happen

Brand pivot or rebrand. Trademark conflicts surfacing post-formation. Founder-name changes. Mergers or acquisitions involving the LLC.

Delewarellc's name-search workflow at formation reduces the need for later changes. Spending more time on naming at formation prevents downstream rework.

Mechanical process

File Certificate of Amendment with the Delaware Division of Corporations. State fee $200. Processing typically 1-2 weeks for standard filings.

The Amendment changes the LLC name but preserves the entity's existence, EIN, formation date, and all other characteristics.

Downstream cascade

IRS: send a letter to the IRS with the EIN and new name. The IRS updates records but the EIN stays the same. Allow 4-8 weeks for IRS records to reflect the change.

Banks: update account names with each bank. Mercury, Wise, Relay, Lili, Payoneer each have separate update processes. May require new KYC.

Platforms: Stripe, Amazon Seller Central, Shopify all require account-name updates with documentation. May trigger temporary account holds during re-verification.

Contracts: existing contracts referencing the old LLC name may need amendments or assignment notices. New contracts use the new name.