To change your NAICS code in Georgia, file Form CD 710 with the Secretary of State’s Corporations Division for a $20 fee, or enter the new six-digit code on your next annual registration through the eCorp portal. If you have employees, you also need to request a reclassification from the Georgia Department of Labor, because the two agencies do not share classification data. Federal records with the IRS and SAM.gov should be updated to match.
Form CD 710: The Standalone Update
The fastest way to change the code by itself is the NAICS Code Update Form, CD 710, on the Secretary of State’s website.1Georgia Secretary of State. NAICS Code Update Form (CD 710) The form asks for the current NAICS code on file and the new six-digit code you want to replace it with. Submit it by mail or in person with a $20 fee paid by check or money order.
This is the right route if you have already filed your annual registration for the year and don’t want to pay the higher amended-registration fee.
Changing the Code During Annual Registration
Every domestic and foreign corporation authorized to do business in Georgia files an annual registration with the Secretary of State between January 1 and April 1, and LLCs, limited partnerships, and LLLPs have the same obligation.2Justia Law. Georgia Code 14-2-1622 – Annual Registration for Secretary of State The registration form includes a field for your primary NAICS code. If your activity changed before your next filing window, enter the new code during the regular annual process rather than filing a separate form. The online filing fee is $50 plus a $10 service charge.3Georgia Secretary of State. Corporations Division Filing Fees
Amended Annual Registration
If you already submitted your annual registration for the current year and need to correct the NAICS code before the next cycle opens, file an amended annual registration through the eCorp portal. The fee is $20 plus a $10 service charge, whether online or on paper.3Georgia Secretary of State. Corporations Division Filing Fees You’ll need your business control number, the unique identifier the state assigned when you first registered.4Georgia Secretary of State. GA Business Search
Processing Time and Confirmation
Online filings through eCorp are generally processed within 7 to 10 business days.5Georgia Secretary of State. Filing Fees and Expedited Processing of Document Filings During peak season from January through April, expect the longer end of that range. Paper submissions of Form CD 710 take additional time for mail handling before processing begins.
Once the change is processed, the updated code appears on your publicly searchable business record on the Corporations Division website. You should receive an electronic confirmation. Keep it with your records; it serves as proof of the effective date if you ever need to demonstrate the change for insurance or contracting purposes.
Updating Your Classification With the Georgia Department of Labor
If you have employees, the Secretary of State filing is only half the job. The Department of Labor maintains its own industry classification for every employer with a Georgia unemployment insurance account, and that classification affects your unemployment insurance tax rate.
To request a reclassification, you’ll need your GDOL employer account number and a written description of your new operations. The description matters. GDOL staff review it to verify that the requested code matches the work actually being performed, and vague submissions get delayed. Include the percentage of revenue from each line of business and the approximate date your primary activity shifted. The Georgia Employer Status Report is the standard form for establishing and modifying account information with the department.6Georgia Department of Labor. File Tax and Wage Reports and Make Payments
Submit updates through the GDOL Employer Portal online, or send paper forms by certified mail to the department’s Atlanta office.7Georgia Department of Labor. Contact Us The online route processes faster because the data enters the system directly. After review, the department sends written notice of its decision. Allow several weeks.
One related item worth checking at the same time: workers’ compensation insurance uses class codes maintained by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, and those class codes have associated NAICS codes.8National Council on Compensation Insurance. Class Look-Up Contact your carrier to confirm your class code is still correct. A mismatch found during an audit can result in retroactive premium adjustments.
Federal Records: IRS and SAM.gov
The IRS uses the same NAICS-based system on federal tax returns, so a state-level change should prompt you to check your next federal filing. Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs enter the code on Line B of Schedule C, selecting from the NAICS-based list in the Schedule C instructions.9IRS. 2025 Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040) C corporations report the code on Form 1120, Schedule K, Line 2a; corrections to a previously filed return use Form 1120-X.10IRS. 2025 Instructions for Form 1120 – U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return S corporations report the same information on Form 1120-S. No separate amendment is required for the code alone; enter the correct code on your next return.
If your business is registered in the System for Award Management, log into your Entity Workspace and update the NAICS codes in your profile. SAM.gov allows updates at any time, not only during annual renewal.11SAM.gov. Get Started with Registration and the Unique Entity ID Contracting officers use those codes to determine which small-business size standard applies to you, so an outdated code can either disqualify you from opportunities you’re eligible for or make you appear eligible for set-asides you no longer qualify for.
Picking the Right Code
The official NAICS directory is maintained by the U.S. Census Bureau in a hierarchical structure: two-digit sector, three-digit subsector, four-digit industry group, five-digit industry, and the full six-digit national industry.12U.S. Census Bureau. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) The code you file should describe the activity generating the largest share of your revenue, not the activity you consider most important or plan to grow into.
A company doing both construction and property management picks whichever brings in more money. If the balance shifts next year, update again. There’s no penalty for changing codes when your business genuinely evolves, but picking a code strategically to chase a lower insurance rate or a favorable contracting size standard creates real legal exposure.
When in doubt, the Census Bureau’s NAICS search tool lets you enter keywords describing your business activity and returns matching codes with descriptions. Compare those descriptions carefully against what your company actually does before filing.