How do I change the name of my LLC?

Full question:

I have an LLC named Hyperformance Paintball LLC. We started by writing software for the paintball industry but want to expand to web pages and custom software. How do I change the name of the LLC? We want to keep hyperformance paintball as a 'division' name, just not the offical name of the company.

• Category: Corporations
• Date: 04/07/2025
• State: Alabama

Answer:

A change of name may be made by voiting on and amending the operating agreement, delivering the amendment to the probate judge in whose office the articles of organization are filed, and filing the amended agreement with the Secretary of State.

Please see the following AL statute:

§ 10-12-11. Amendment of articles of organization.

(a) The articles of organization may be amended by delivering
the amendment to the probate judge in whose office the
articles of organization are filed. The amendment shall set forth:

(1) The name of the limited liability company.

(2) The date of filing of the articles of organization.

(3) The amendment(s).

(b) Within 30 days after the happening of any of the
following events, an amendment to the articles of organization
shall be filed to reflect the occurrence of such event or
events:

(1) There is a change in the name of the limited liability
company.

(2) There is a false or erroneous statement in the
articles of organization.

(3) There is a change in the period of duration of the
limited liability company stated in the articles of
organization.

(4) The members desire to make a change in any other
statement in the articles of organization to accurately
represent the agreement between them.

(c) The form for evidencing an amendment to the articles of
organization of a limited liability company shall contain terms
and provisions consistent with this chapter. The amendment
shall be approved, unless the articles of organization require
a greater vote, by a majority vote of the members entitled to
vote.