How to Amend a Missouri Articles of Organization

As a Missouri business owner, you want to make sure that your registered business information is always up to date. If your Missouri limited liability company (LLC) makes changes to certain public information, you must file Missouri Articles of Amendment with the state. Let’s take a closer look at what changes must be updated with the state, why it’s important, and how we can help.

What are Missouri Articles of Organization?

Missouri Articles of Organization are the document that forms your LLC in the eyes of the law. Articles of Organization create the public record of your Missouri LLC’s name and other information that you may later have to amend.

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Step 1: Determine if you need to change your Missouri Articles of Organization

Missouri Articles of Organization are required by the state to recognize your LLC as a legal business. If any Articles of Organization information needs to be changed or updated, you may need to file a Missouri LLC amendment. Likewise, if your Missouri LLC wants to add additional information to your Articles of Organization, you’re required to inform the state. 

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You want to inform the state of the following types of key business changes by filing Missouri Articles of Amendment:

• Changes to your LLC’s public information for contact purposes
• Updates to your registered agent name or address for service of process
• Modifications to information for compliance and auditing purposes

Make sure you feel confident that you know what information needs to go into a Missouri LLC amendment. 

If you don’t file a Missouri LLC amendment when your business information changes, you may not be able to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing. A Missouri Certificate of Good Standing shows that you’re “in good standing” with the Secretary of State. Sometimes, states call this a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Existence. This certificate means that you’ve paid all state-required fees, completed all required filings, and are in compliance with state regulations pertaining to your business. 

Inability to get a Certificate of Good Standing can have serious financial consequences for your registered business. These can include:

• Inability to open a business bank account 
• Trouble securing outside funding or raising capital
• Difficulty obtaining or keeping business licenses
• Inability to sell or transfer the business
• Issues when trying to do business across state lines

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Step 2: Identify what to change in your Missouri Articles of Organization

Now, let’s take a look at what changes must be reported to the state.

The Secretary of State requires a Missouri LLC amendment when any of the following changes for your business:

• The LLC’s management
• The company’s name
• The duration of the company’s existence

An amendment can also add information to the Articles of Organization. Changes are filed with the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division via mail or in person. 

Step 3: File your Missouri LLC amendment

You will need the registered business’s charter number and the signature of the company’s authorized signatories to file. In Missouri, there are several options when you’re updating your Articles of Organization. While you’re required to update your business information with the state, sometimes you can use forms other than the Articles of Amendment.

Missouri Articles of Amendment vs. Change of Registered Agent 

If you only need to change your registered agent or office, some states require a separate form in addition to or instead of the Articles of Amendment. Missouri is one such state. The Change of Registered Agent form specifies the most current fees and filing instructions. 

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Missouri Articles of Amendment vs. Restated Articles of Organization 

Missouri also offers business owners the option to file Restated Articles of Organization. This document consolidates information in the original Articles with any subsequent amendments into a single document.

Missouri Articles of Amendment vs. Statement of Correction

Another option to consider is filing a Statement of Correction. This form allows a Missouri LLC to correct information in its Articles of Organization that was misstated in the original document. 

We can help you stay up-to-date with your filings with our Worry-Free Compliance service. Let us help you navigate the paperwork so you can get back to work!

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