California LLC Address Change — At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Is the address on public record? | Yes |
| Where it's filed | On the same statement used to change your registered agent |
| Filing / update method | Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) |
| Filing fee | $20 |
| Processing time | Standard processing via bizfile.sos.ca.gov; no guaranteed turnaround published |
| Expedited | Not available |
| Online filing | Available |
| Same filing as registered agent change? | Yes |
Does California Even Track My LLC's Address?
California's Statement of Information captures your LLC's principal address, agent for service of process, and manager/member information all on one document — the same filing already used to change your registered agent.
Is This the Same As Changing My Registered Agent?
This is the same Form LLC-12 Statement of Information used to change your registered agent — it updates your principal address, agent for service of process, and manager/member information together on one 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 California, see How to Change Your Registered Agent in California instead.
How to Change Your LLC's Address in California
Confirm Where Your Address Actually Lives on the Public Record
On the same statement used to change your registered agent with the California Secretary of State. Confirm your current filing status before you file anything new.
Complete Statement of Information (Form LLC-12)
Get the current form from the California Secretary of State and enter your LLC's name, file/entity number, and new address. This is the same form used to change your registered agent, so if you're updating both at once, one filing covers it.
File and Pay the Fee
Submit online or by mail with the California Secretary of State. The fee is $20. Processing takes Standard processing via bizfile.sos.ca.gov; no guaranteed turnaround published.
Follow the Update Timing Rule
California's own guidance says an updated Statement of Information "should be filed" any time information changes between your regular (every two years) filing periods, but does not specify a fixed number of days to do so.
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.
A specific "must re-file within N days of a change" figure is commonly repeated by third-party filing services but could not be confirmed on sos.ca.gov itself — only the vaguer "any time changes occur" language is official. Don't cite a specific day-count for California interim LLC-12 filings without further verification.
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 California LLC's Address?
LLC Attorney handles California LLC address changes end-to-end — filing with the California 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 California LLC's Address — FAQs
California's Statement of Information captures your LLC's principal address, agent for service of process, and manager/member information all on one document — the same filing already used to change your registered agent. Use Statement of Information, filed with the California Secretary of State, to update it. The fee is $20 and processing takes Standard processing via bizfile.sos.ca.gov; no guaranteed turnaround published.
The fee is $20.
This is the same Form LLC-12 Statement of Information used to change your registered agent — it updates your principal address, agent for service of process, and manager/member information together on one 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 California requires. Your EIN stays the same.
California's own guidance says an updated Statement of Information "should be filed" any time information changes between your regular (every two years) filing periods, but does not specify a fixed number of days to do so.
Yes. LLC Attorney handles California LLC address changes — filing with the California 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.