How Do I Change the Name of My Florida Corporation?

Change the name of your corporation to make your business more marketable.

If you're worried that renaming your corporation will be difficult, fret not: Your state's corporation division has just the form for you. In Florida, this form is called the "articles of amendment." Changing the name of your corporation can be as easy as filling out that form and paying the filing fee.

Things You'll Need

• Florida articles of amendment
• Filing fee

Instructions

1. Download and print the "articles of amendment." This form is available from Florida's Corporations Division.

2. Fill in the required information on the form. In section A, enter the new name for your corporation. Remember that you must include "Corporation," "Corp," "Inc" or a similar identifier to the name.

3. Send the form to the Amendment Section of Florida's Division of Corporations. The address is: Amendment Section, Division of Corporations, P.O. Box 6327, Tallahassee, FL 32314.

4. Include the filing fee with your form. As of 2010, the minimum cost is $35.

References

• Allbusiness.com: How Important Is Your Company Name?
• SunBiz.org: FAQs

Resources

• Florida Articles of Amendment