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How to change an LLC's name in Wyoming
To change an LLC's name in Wyoming, confirm the new name is available, file an amendment with the state (Wyoming's fee is $60), then tell the IRS, your bank and your licensing agencies. As of October 2026.
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The 5 steps to rename a Wyoming LLC
Do the name search before you pay anything.
- 1
Check the new name is available
Free to searchIt has to be distinguishable from every company on the Wyoming register and still end in "LLC" or an allowed variant. How to search names in Wyoming.
- 2
Decide: new legal name or a DBA
Two optionsChanging the legal name means an amendment. If you only want to trade under another name and keep the legal one, register a DBA instead (Wyoming DBA steps).
- 3
File the name change amendment with the state
We file this oneYou file it with Wyoming's business filing office; Wyoming's fee is $60 (Wyoming fee schedule). The current form is on Wyoming's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.
- 4
Tell the IRS
Where people get stuckThe LLC keeps its EIN. Write to the IRS at the address where you file your return, with the old and new names and the EIN (IRS Publication 1635).
- 5
Update the bank, licenses and tax accounts
After the state acceptsSend the filed amendment to your bank, licensing agencies and the state tax agency. Wyoming sales tax permit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to change an LLC name in Wyoming?
The amendment's state fee is $60 per the state's fee schedule. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top, and checkout shows the full total before you pay.
Does changing the LLC's name change its EIN?
No. The EIN stays the same; you notify the IRS in writing.
Should I change the name or file a DBA?
Change the name if the old one should disappear. File a DBA if you want to keep the legal name and trade under another one.
Can I rename my Wyoming LLC myself?
Yes. File the amendment directly with Wyoming's business filing office; the official link is in step 3.
Is this page legal advice?
No. It explains the steps in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney, or book a free call with us.
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Have us file the Wyoming name change
$120 plus Wyoming's $60 state fee. Checkout shows the full total before you pay.
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