How Much Does It Cost to Change Business Name in Georgia? Steps for Changing Your LLC Business Name in Georgia

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Check Name Availability

Before you start, make sure to check that your desired Georgia LLC name is available. Visit our Georgia LLC Name page for information on using the business entity search tool and details about Georgia’s naming rules.

File Articles of Amendment

Next, file the Georgia LLC name change form, known as the Articles of Amendment.

  1. Visit the Georgia Corporations Division Online Services page.
  2. Login or create an account.
  3. Pay the filing fee:
    • $20 for online filing.
    • $30 for paper filing submitted to the Secretary of State.

Expect a processing time of 7-10 business days for online submissions or up to 15 business days for paper submissions.

Update Business Records

Your business name must be updated across various platforms:

  • Business permits/licenses
  • Business documents (like your Georgia operating agreement)
  • Marketing materials, websites, and social media

Filing Options:

  • Online: Cheapest and fastest method.
  • By Mail: Fill out Form CD 115 and mail it to: 
    Corporations Division
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE
Suite 313 West Tower
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

No publication notice is required when changing your LLC’s name in Georgia.

To do business under a different name, you must file a DBA with the Clerk of the Superior Court in your county.

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