INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO CHANGE LLC NAME LLC-2

This form is used to change the name of a limited liability company currently functioning within the state of Hawaii.  There are other Articles of Amendment for Hawaii, but this form directly concerns the name change of an LLC. 

“Articles of Amendment to Change LLC Name LLC-2 Step 1”

State the current name of the limited liability company on line 1.  You may want to provide the file number under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs next to the name as well. 

“Articles of Amendment to Change LLC Name LLC-2 Step 2”

Before requesting a new name for the limited liability company, you’ll want to search for the requested name under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  You’ll want to contact the DCCA by phone, but you can conduct an initial search using the following link: https://hbe.ehawaii.gov/documents/search.html;jsessionid=D177933ACD6244EBF0206404CE7953FD.luka

“Articles of Amendment to Change LLC Name LLC-2 Step 3”

Provide the new name for the limited liability company on line 2 of this form.  The name of the company needs to contain the phrase Limited Liability Company, L.L.C., or LLC. 

“Articles of Amendment to Change LLC Name LLC-2 Step 4”

A least one member of the limited liability company needs to sign and print their name at the bottom of this form.  Make sure to provide a date of signature in the paragraph above the signatures. 

“Articles of Amendment to Change LLC Name LLC-2 Step 5”

The filing fee for this form is $25.00, and the fee is nonrefundable.  Be sure to make your check payable to Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. 

“Articles of Amendment to Change LLC Name LLC-2 Step 6”

If you’re mailing this form, use the following address:

State of Hawaii

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Business Registration Division

P.O. Box 40

Honolulu, Hawaii 96810

INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION OF NAME MLLC-1

This form is used to reserve the name of a limited liability company in the state of Maine.  If the name is approved by the Secretary of State, the name is reserved for a total of 120 days.  The reservation cannot be renewed in the state of Maine. 

“Application for Reservation of Name MLLC-1 Step 1”

Check the box at the top of the Application if reservation is only for an assumed name.  Otherwise, do not check the box. 

“Application for Reservation of Name MLLC-1 Step 2”

On the line below the box, provide the requested name for the limited liability company.  An limited liability company needs to use one of the following terms in the name: limited liability company, limited company, L.L.C., LLC, or LC.  If the company is a low-profit LLC, the term “L3C” or “l3c” can be used unless the name reservation is for an assumed name. 

“Application for Reservation of Name MLLC-1 Step 3”

Provide the full name of the applicant and the applicant’s address on the next set of lines. 

“Application for Reservation of Name MLLC-1 Step 4”

The applicant needs to date, sign, and provide a printed name at the bottom of the Application. 

“Application for Reservation of Name MLLC-1 Step 5”

Before filing this form, make sure you complete the Cover Letter.  Instructions are listed below:

1.       List the name of limited liability company on the first set of lines. 

2.       On the next set of lines, state that you’re filing the Application for Reservation of Name.  If you’re filing any other forms, include the other titles as well.

3.       Check the appropriate box in the next section, and list the total amount of filing fees. 

4.       Provide a contact person, telephone number, and email address. 

5.       State where an attested copy should be delivered on the last set of lines.

“Application for Reservation of Name MLLC-1 Step 6”

The minimum filing fee for this form is $20.  Expedited service will cost more.  Make the check or money order payable to Maine Secretary of State.  Send the form and filing fee to the following address:

Secretary of State

Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions

101 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0101