To amend your Maryland limited liability company articles of organization, file Articles of Amendment with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). You must use the fillable format form provided by the SDAT and type your information on it.
Processing Time and Information Requirements
The processing time for Articles of Amendment can vary depending on factors such as the volume of filings. The Articles of Amendment must include the specific changes being made to the Articles of Organization, along with the exact language of the amendment.
Filing Options and Fees
Articles of Amendment can be filed by mail, in person, by fax, or online. There is a $100 fee for filing Articles of Amendment. If you choose to file by fax, you will be automatically charged an additional expedited fee, which allows your documents to be processed more quickly.
Thoroughly reviewing your existing Articles of Organization is important to ensure all necessary changes are addressed.
Review and Submitting Changes
To submit your amendments, you must follow the process which includes filling out the form, paying the required fee, and submitting the amended articles to the Maryland SOS. It is essential to carefully examine your current Articles of Organization to identify all the details that need to be updated.
Differentiating Articles of Organization and Articles of Incorporation
The Articles of Organization is the document filed to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and require just one registered agent. On the other hand, articles of incorporation are used to create a corporation and require the appointment of three registered agents.