question for those of you that formed a LLC.

You may change the name of your operation only if there is no change in the ownership, management or control of the company. The information can be changed on the Internet at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov . Select Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; FMCSA Registration Applications; and Name Change. There is a $14 fee for the name change. (Note: If there is a change in ownership, management or control of the company you must file a Transfer Application.)


If you would like to mail your name change (legal or trade name) and are paying with a check or money order, a letter must be sent to the FMCSA at P. 0. Box 70935, Charlotte, NC 28272-0935, overnight address is Bank of America, Lockbox #530226, 1075 Loop Road, Atlanta, GA 30337. The letter must contain the current name and the new name, and the statement that there is no change in ownership, control, or management of the company. If you have incorporated, you must send a copy of the Articles of Incorporation.


If you prefer to put the fee on a credit card but do not have access to the Internet, you may mail your request to FMCSA, Licensing Team, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. The letter must contain the current name and the new name, and the statement that there is no change in ownership, control, or management of the company. If you have incorporated, you must send a copy of the Articles of Incorporation.

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/about/other/faq/faqs.aspx#question25

 

No, I don't think so. You're changing the legal / trade name, but the control, management and ownership are staying the same, so a name change should suffice.

 

When you form an LLC as a sole proprietor, that FEIN is permanently linked to your SSN as you are the only owner. Shouldn't be a huge deal. Basically from their standpoint you are the same person, just now you are an incorporated entity.