Alabama LLC Address Change — At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Is the address on public record? | Yes |
| Where it's filed | On the formation document — an amendment is required to change it |
| Filing / update method | Certificate of Amendment (Domestic LLC Amendment to Certificate of Formation) |
| Filing fee | $100 (or update it for free the next time you file your $50 Annual Report) |
| Processing time | Not separately published; standard Alabama SOS online filing turnaround |
| Expedited | Not available |
| Online filing | Available |
| Same filing as registered agent change? | No — a separate matter |
Does Alabama Even Track My LLC's Address?
Alabama's Certificate of Formation and Annual Report both capture a principal office address distinct from your registered agent's registered office. Correcting it before your next Annual Report requires a formal amendment.
Is This the Same As Changing My Registered Agent?
Alabama uses a separate Certificate of Amendment ($100) for principal-office changes. The Statement of Change of Registered Agent, also $100, only updates your registered agent — the matching fee is a coincidence, not a shared filing.
- Your LLC's principal/mailing address is where your business is actually run from — it can change any time your business relocates, and it has nothing to do with who receives legal documents on the LLC's behalf.
- Your registered agent's address is the location where the state and any process server can reach your registered agent — it changes only when you switch registered agents or your agent moves.
If you're actually looking to switch registered agents in Alabama, see How to Change Your Registered Agent in Alabama instead.
How to Change Your LLC's Address in Alabama
Confirm Where Your Address Actually Lives on the Public Record
On the formation document — an amendment is required to change it with the Alabama Secretary of State. Confirm your current filing status before you file anything new.
Complete Certificate of Amendment (Domestic LLC Amendment to Certificate of Formation)
Get the current form from the Alabama Secretary of State and enter your LLC's name, file/entity number, and new address. This filing is separate from a registered-agent change — file it even if your agent isn't changing.
File and Pay the Fee
Submit online or by mail with the Alabama Secretary of State. The fee is $100 (or update it for free the next time you file your $50 Annual Report). Processing takes Not separately published; standard Alabama SOS online filing turnaround.
Follow the Update Timing Rule
Alabama does not require an immediate correction. You can pay the $100 Certificate of Amendment fee to fix it right away, or simply reflect the new address the next time you file your $50 Annual Report.
Update Everything Else
Once the state's record (if any) reflects your new address, update your operating agreement, IRS records, bank accounts, licenses, contracts, and website. See the full checklist below.
What to Update After Changing Your LLC's Address
- Operating agreement — update the address if it's listed in the document
- IRS / EIN — file Form 8822-B to update your business address with the IRS; this is required within 60 days of the move regardless of what your state requires
- Business bank accounts — most banks require written notice or an updated signature card
- Business licenses and permits — some are tied to a specific location and may need to be reissued or transferred
- Contracts and agreements — update your address in any active contracts, leases, and vendor agreements
- Mail forwarding — set up USPS mail forwarding from your old address during the transition
- Website and marketing materials — business listings, letterhead, invoices, and online directories
LLC Attorney clients: Address changes are free within the first 90 days of formation. After that window, LLC Attorney handles the filing (where one applies) for a flat rate.
Need to Update Your Alabama LLC's Address?
LLC Attorney handles Alabama LLC address changes end-to-end — filing with the Alabama Secretary of State where one is required, and keeping your business record consistent. Address changes are free within the first 90 days of formation.
Changing Your Alabama LLC's Address — FAQs
Alabama's Certificate of Formation and Annual Report both capture a principal office address distinct from your registered agent's registered office. Correcting it before your next Annual Report requires a formal amendment. Use Certificate of Amendment (Domestic LLC Amendment to Certificate of Formation), filed with the Alabama Secretary of State, to update it. The fee is $100 (or update it for free the next time you file your $50 Annual Report) and processing takes Not separately published; standard Alabama SOS online filing turnaround.
The fee is $100 (or update it for free the next time you file your $50 Annual Report).
Alabama uses a separate Certificate of Amendment ($100) for principal-office changes. The Statement of Change of Registered Agent, also $100, only updates your registered agent — the matching fee is a coincidence, not a shared filing.
Yes. File IRS Form 8822-B within 60 days of the move to update your business address with the IRS — this is a federal requirement that applies regardless of what Alabama requires. Your EIN stays the same.
Alabama does not require an immediate correction. You can pay the $100 Certificate of Amendment fee to fix it right away, or simply reflect the new address the next time you file your $50 Annual Report.
Yes. LLC Attorney handles Alabama LLC address changes — filing with the Alabama Secretary of State where one is required and keeping your operating agreement and business records consistent. Address changes are free within the first 90 days of formation for LLC Attorney clients.