A typo on your Certificate of Organization is fixable. Pennsylvania gives you two options depending on whether you’re correcting an error or making an intentional change — and both are straightforward. Here’s what to do.
Two Ways to Fix It: Statement of Correction vs. Amendment
Pennsylvania law provides two separate mechanisms for changing information on your Certificate of Organization, and choosing the right one matters:
| Option | What It Does | Best For | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statement of Correction | Fixes a clerical error retroactively — the corrected info applies from the original filing date | Typos, misspellings, wrong address entered by mistake | $70 |
| Certificate of Amendment | Changes information going forward — the old info remains on record up to the amendment date | Intentional changes (new name, new registered office) | $70 |
For a genuine typo — something entered incorrectly at the time of filing — the Statement of Correction is the cleaner fix. It’s treated as if the correct information was always on file, which avoids the gap in the public record that an amendment creates.
How to File a Statement of Correction
The Statement of Correction (Form DSCB:15-134A-2 or the general correction form) is filed with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations. You can file online through the Business Filing Services portal at file.dos.pa.gov, or by mail to the Bureau of Corporations in Harrisburg.
How to File a Certificate of Amendment
If you’re making an intentional change rather than correcting an error — for example, you decided to rename your LLC — you’ll file a Certificate of Amendment (Form DSCB:15-8622/8822) instead. The process is similar:
Once the amendment is processed, your LLC record will show the updated information effective as of the amendment filing date. The original filing information remains in the historical record.
Common Errors and Which Fix to Use
| Error Type | Fix to Use |
|---|---|
| Misspelled LLC name (e.g., “Consuting” instead of “Consulting”) | Statement of Correction |
| Wrong street number in registered office address | Statement of Correction |
| Organizer name spelled incorrectly | Statement of Correction |
| Intentional LLC name change | Certificate of Amendment |
| Moving your registered office to a new address | Certificate of Amendment |
| Changing from member-managed to manager-managed | Certificate of Amendment |
What Happens If You Leave the Error in Place
It depends on the error. Minor typos that don’t affect your legal name or address may cause no practical problems — but errors in your LLC’s legal name can create real issues:
A $70 correction filing is almost always worth it. The longer an error sits in the public record, the more records downstream (bank accounts, contracts, tax filings) reflect the wrong information — making the eventual fix more complicated.
If You Caught the Mistake Before Your Filing Was Approved
If your LLC hasn’t been approved yet, you may be able to contact the Bureau of Corporations directly at 717-787-1057 to request a withdrawal or correction before processing. If your filing is rejected for any reason, you can correct it and resubmit within 30 days without paying the $125 filing fee again. Take the opportunity to review everything carefully before resubmitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can, but it’s almost never worth it. Dissolving and reforming means paying the $125 filing fee again, getting a new entity number, and potentially creating gaps or confusion in your tax and banking records. A $70 Statement of Correction is the faster and cleaner fix.
With a Statement of Correction, the correction applies retroactively — the corrected information is treated as the official record from the original filing date. With a Certificate of Amendment, both the original and amended records are visible, with effective dates shown for each.
That’s between you and the registered agent service. Most reputable services will cover the correction fee if the error was their mistake. Review your service agreement and contact them directly before filing anything yourself.
No — correcting a typo is a Statement of Correction, not a name change. A name change is an intentional amendment to adopt a new name. If you misspelled “Consulting” as “Consuting” and want to fix it, that’s a correction. If you want to rename from “Rivera Consulting LLC” to “Rivera Advisory LLC,” that’s an amendment.
If the LLC name changed as a result of the correction, notify the IRS. You can do this by writing a letter to the IRS office where you filed your last return, or by noting the name change on your next federal return. The docketing statement doesn’t need to be refiled — it’s a one-time filing.
Previous 
