Amendments & Entity Changes

What is SCILLAN's Amendments & Entity Changes service?


SCILLAN assists eligible Texas businesses with certain administrative changes to information maintained in state or other applicable business records.
SCILLAN's current Amendment Filing service fee is:
$99 plus applicable government fees
The exact filing required depends on the type of change requested.

What types of changes can SCILLAN assist with?

Eligible changes may include:

  • Legal entity name changes
  • Certain address changes
  • Registered agent changes
  • Registered office changes
  • Certain governing information changes
  • Other eligible amendments or entity updates

Some changes may require a Certificate of Amendment, while others may require a different filing.

How much does an Amendment Filing cost?

SCILLAN's current service fee is:
$99 plus applicable government fees

Are government filing fees included in the $99?

No.
Applicable government fees are separate unless expressly stated otherwise.

What information is needed for an amendment?

Required information may include:

  • Legal entity name
  • Texas filing number or identifying information
  • Current entity information
  • Requested change
  • Effective date when applicable
  • Governing approval information when applicable
  • Required signatures or authorization
  • Other information required for the applicable filing

SCILLAN will request the information needed for the specific change.

Can SCILLAN change my LLC name?

Yes.
SCILLAN can assist with eligible legal entity name changes.
A name change may require a Certificate of Amendment and government approval.

How long does a Certificate of Amendment take?

SCILLAN's Estimated Processing Time for a Certificate of Amendment is:
3–5 business days
Processing begins after all required information, authorization, signatures, and payment have been received.
Texas Secretary of State processing is separate.

Can SCILLAN guarantee that my new business name will be accepted?

No.
Government agencies determine whether a proposed entity name satisfies applicable filing requirements.
SCILLAN cannot guarantee name acceptance before government review.

Can SCILLAN check whether the new name is available?

SCILLAN may review available public filing information where applicable.
Final acceptance is determined by the appropriate government agency.

That question may involve legal, branding, contract, licensing, and tax considerations.
SCILLAN can assist with the administrative filing but does not provide legal advice regarding continued use of an old name.

A DBA / Assumed Name and a legal entity name change are different filings.
SCILLAN offers DBA / Assumed Name Filing for:
$99 plus applicable government fees
Whether a DBA or legal name change is appropriate depends on the customer's circumstances.
SCILLAN does not provide legal advice on which option a customer should choose.

Can SCILLAN change my business address?

SCILLAN may assist with eligible business address updates.
The correct process depends on:

  • Which address is changing
  • Where the address is maintained
  • The entity type
  • The applicable government agency

Not every address change requires a Certificate of Amendment.

Can SCILLAN change my mailing address?

Possibly.
The correct filing or update depends on which government record or account contains the mailing address.

Can SCILLAN change my principal office address?

SCILLAN may assist with eligible administrative updates involving the principal office or business address.
The appropriate filing depends on the entity and the government record involved.

Can SCILLAN update my address with the IRS too?

Texas entity filings and IRS business records are separate.
SCILLAN offers EIN & IRS Business Updates for $99 for eligible IRS changes.

Can SCILLAN change my registered agent?

Yes.
SCILLAN can assist with eligible Change of Registered Agent filings.

How much does a Change of Registered Agent cost?

Preparation of a Change of Registered Agent may be included with annual enrollment in SCILLAN's Registered Agent + Compliance Alerts service.
Applicable government filing fees may be separate.
SCILLAN's Registered Agent + Compliance Alerts service is:
$179 per year, per entity

How long does a Change of Registered Agent take?

SCILLAN's Estimated Processing Time is:
3–5 business days
Government processing is separate.

Can SCILLAN become my registered agent?

Yes, for eligible Texas entities.
SCILLAN's Registered Agent + Compliance Alerts service is:
$179 per year, per entity

Can I change my registered office too?

A registered agent change may also involve registered office information.
The exact filing requirements depend on the requested change.

Can SCILLAN change my LLC members?

Ownership changes may involve legal agreements and issues beyond a simple public filing.
SCILLAN may assist with eligible administrative filings, but it does not provide legal advice concerning ownership rights, transfers, or member relationships.

Can SCILLAN add or remove an owner?

SCILLAN should not treat ownership changes as a routine amendment without review.
Approved response:
"Ownership changes may involve legal documents, company agreements, tax consequences, and other considerations. SCILLAN can assist with eligible administrative filings, but ownership transfers should be reviewed by the appropriate legal and tax professionals."

Can SCILLAN change ownership percentages?

No.
SCILLAN does not determine or recommend ownership percentages.
That may involve legal, tax, financial, and governance considerations.

Can SCILLAN transfer my ownership interest to someone else?

SCILLAN does not provide legal advice or customized ownership-transfer documentation as part of a standard amendment service.
Customers should consult a licensed attorney when ownership rights are being transferred.

Can SCILLAN remove my business partner?

SCILLAN must not advise on removing an owner, member, manager, officer, or partner from a business.
Approved response:
"Removing a business owner or partner may involve legal rights, company agreements, and other requirements. SCILLAN cannot provide legal advice on that issue. Please consult a licensed attorney."

Can SCILLAN change my managers or governing persons?

SCILLAN may assist with eligible administrative updates to governing information where an applicable filing is available.
SCILLAN does not determine whether a person should be added or removed from management.

Can SCILLAN change officers or directors?

SCILLAN may assist with eligible administrative updates where appropriate.
The underlying corporate approval or governance decision must be made by the company and its authorized parties.

Can SCILLAN change my management structure?

SCILLAN may assist with eligible filings reflecting an already-approved company change.
SCILLAN does not advise customers whether they should change their management structure.

Can SCILLAN change a member-managed LLC to manager-managed?

This type of change may involve legal and governance considerations.
SCILLAN can assist with eligible administrative filings after the appropriate company decision has been made.
Sia should not advise the customer whether the change is appropriate.

Can SCILLAN change my business purpose?

SCILLAN may assist with an eligible amendment involving business-purpose information if an amendment is required.
Whether the company needs a legal-purpose change may depend on the circumstances.

Can SCILLAN amend my Certificate of Formation?

Yes, for eligible changes.
A Certificate of Amendment may be used to modify certain information in an existing Texas filing.

What is a Certificate of Amendment?

A Certificate of Amendment is a filing used to modify certain information in an entity's existing formation or organizational records.
The exact use depends on the type of entity and requested change.

Does every business change require a Certificate of Amendment?

No.
Different changes may require different forms or procedures.
SCILLAN will identify the applicable administrative filing within its service scope.

Can multiple changes be made in one amendment?

Possibly.
Whether multiple changes can be included in one filing depends on the type of changes and applicable filing requirements.
The SCILLAN team may need to review the request before confirming the proper filing approach.

Will I be charged more if I have multiple changes?

Additional fees may apply if multiple filings, forms, or additional work are required.
Sia should not promise that every combination of changes is covered by one $99 service fee.
Approved response:
"SCILLAN's standard Amendment Filing service is $99 plus applicable government fees. If your request requires multiple filings or additional work, the team will confirm any additional fees before proceeding."

ESTIMATED PROCESSING TIMES

How long does an Amendment Filing take?

SCILLAN's Estimated Processing Time is:
3–5 business days
This begins after SCILLAN receives all required:

  • Information
  • Documents
  • Signatures
  • Verification
  • Authorization
  • Payment

Government processing is separate.

Are the 3–5 business days guaranteed?

No.
The timeframe is SCILLAN's estimated normal service-processing time.
It is not a guarantee of government processing, acceptance, or approval.

What can delay an amendment?

Possible delays include:

  • Missing information
  • Missing signatures
  • Company approval issues
  • Name availability issues
  • Government system outages
  • Filing volume
  • Holidays
  • Corrections
  • Rejected filings
  • Additional government requests

Is expedited government processing available?

For eligible Texas Secretary of State filings, Texas Express may offer:
Standard Expedited
Typically 2–3 business days
Additional government fee: $50 per document
Next-Day
Additional government fee: $500 per document
Same-Day
Additional government fee: $750 per document
These fees are in addition to the normal filing fee.

Does expedited processing guarantee approval?

No.
Expedited processing may speed up government review but does not guarantee acceptance or approval.

AFTER THE AMENDMENT

What happens after my amendment is approved?

SCILLAN will provide available completion information and documents through the applicable client communication or delivery process.
The customer may also need to update other records depending on the change.

Do I need to update the IRS after changing my business name?

A state filing and IRS record update are separate processes.
SCILLAN offers EIN & IRS Business Updates for eligible changes.

Do I need to update my bank after an amendment?

Business bank requirements are determined by the financial institution.
Customers should contact their bank regarding documentation needed after an entity change.

Do I need to update licenses and permits?

Possibly.
License and permit requirements vary by business, industry, and jurisdiction.
SCILLAN does not automatically update all third-party or licensing records when a Texas entity amendment is filed.

Does SCILLAN update every government agency when I file an amendment?

No.
A filing with one government agency does not automatically update all other government, tax, licensing, banking, vendor, or third-party records.
Separate updates may be required.

CORRECTIONS AND REJECTIONS

What if I entered the wrong information?

Contact SCILLAN Support as soon as possible.
The correction process depends on whether the filing:

  • Has not been submitted
  • Is pending
  • Has been rejected
  • Has already been accepted

What if my amendment is rejected?

Rejected filings should be escalated to SCILLAN Support.
Approved response:
"A rejected amendment may require correction or additional information. Please contact SCILLAN Support at so the team can review the filing and determine the appropriate next step."

Will SCILLAN fix a rejected filing?

The appropriate response depends on the reason for rejection and the information originally provided.
Additional service or government fees may apply if new work or a new filing is required.

BILLING AND REFUNDS

Can I cancel an amendment after ordering?

Cancellation availability depends on whether work has started or the filing has already been submitted.
Customers should contact SCILLAN Support as soon as possible.

Can I get a refund?

Refund eligibility depends on:

  • Order status
  • Work already performed
  • Government fees already paid
  • Whether the filing was submitted
  • SCILLAN's applicable refund terms

Sia should not promise a refund.

HUMAN SUPPORT ESCALATION

Sia should escalate questions involving:

  • Ownership changes
  • Removing owners or partners
  • Ownership percentages
  • Governance disputes
  • Customized legal documents
  • Multiple complex changes
  • Filing rejections
  • Incorrect filed information
  • Urgent deadlines
  • Refund requests
  • Legal rights
  • Questions outside the approved knowledge base

Support email:


AMENDMENTS QUICK REFERENCE

Amendment Filing Service:
$99 + applicable government fees
Estimated SCILLAN Processing Time:
3–5 business days
Change of Registered Agent Estimated Processing:
3–5 business days
Registered Agent Service:
$179/year per entity
EIN & IRS Business Updates:
$99
Government Processing:
Separate and may vary

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

SCILLAN Business LLC is a corporate services company and is not a law firm.
SCILLAN's Amendments & Entity Changes service provides administrative filing support.
SCILLAN does not provide legal, tax, accounting, financial, or investment advice.
Customers should consult the appropriate licensed professional for advice specific to their circumstances.

Updated on: 09/23/2026

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