Amendments and Corrections FAQs

Office of the Texas Secretary of State

The answers to our Frequently Asked Questions are provided for informational purposes and are not intended to provide legal advice or to substitute for the advice of an attorney. If you have specific legal questions, consult your attorney.

Amendments

  1. Must I file a statement of change of registered office address when the location has not changed, but the address has been changed due to a postal or "911" change?
  2. How can I change the entity address as listed in the secretary of state’s records?
  3. How can I change the ownership information for a business entity?
  4. How do I change the management information for a corporation or LLC?
  5. Can I amend the certificate of formation of a professional corporation to become a business corporation?

Must I file a statement of change of registered office address when the location has not changed, but the address has been changed due to a postal or "911" change?

How can I change the entity address as listed in the secretary of state’s records?

The process for changing the entity address in the secretary of state’s records depends on the source of the address, which varies by entity type. A reference to an “entity address” does not include the registered office address. Changes to the registered agent or registered office information must always be filed with the secretary of state and comply with applicable statutory requirements. See Forms 401 and 408. Summary chart of procedure and forms for changing the entity address with the secretary of state:

Type of Entity Source of entity address Procedure for changing entity address Form
Foreign filing entity Principal office address stated in application for registration. Amend the registration. Form 406
Word 100kb, PDF 306kb Form 407
Word 117kb, PDF 72kb Form 412
Word 128kb, PDF 93kb
For-profit or professional corporation Comptroller’s records—principal office address on the Public Information Report or mailing address that the entity has provided to the comptroller. Update the address with the comptroller. N/A
LLC or PLLC Comptroller’s records—principal office address on the Public Information Report or mailing address that the entity has provided to the comptroller. Update the address with the comptroller. N/A
LP Address where records are maintained stated in certificate of formation. File a voluntary periodic report or amend the certificate of formation. Form 804
Word 139kb, PDF 119kb Form 424
Word 135kb, PDF 106kb
LLP Principal office address stated in registration or renewal. Amend the registration. Form 722
Word 101kb, PDF 60kb
Nonprofit corporation Comptroller’s records—initial filing with the comptroller or principal office address on the Public Information Report. If the entity is not tax exempt, update the address with the comptroller. If the entity is tax exempt, you may request to have the address removed. N/A
PA Comptroller’s records-- mailing address that the entity has provided to the comptroller. Update the address with the comptroller. N/A

How can I change the ownership information for a business entity?

How do I change the management information for a corporation or LLC?

Can I amend the certificate of formation of a professional corporation to become a business corporation?

Corrections

  1. How can I correct a typographical error in a filed instrument?
  2. Can I use Form 403 (certificate of correction) to cancel a filing instrument?