INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP GA 251
This form allows an out-of-state or foreign limited partnership to extend the partnership to the state of Georgia. The filer should provide their email address at the top of this form so the Secretary of State can send notification of receiving the application.
“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 1”
Place the name of the limited partnership on the first line in part 1. If the limited partnership reserved a name in the state of Georgia, provide the name reservation number as well. On the last line in part 1, provide the date on which business commenced in Georgia or the date business was proposed.
“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 2”
List the name of the filing person on the first line in part 2. Provide the telephone and address of the filing person as well.
“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 3”
Part 3 asks for the home state or country or formation and the date when the limited partnership started in the state or country.
“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 4”
List the address for the principal office in part 4. Make sure you list the city, state, and zip code as well.
“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 5”
Provide the name and address for the registered agent in Georgia within part 5. Then, in part 6, provide a list of the names and address for each general partner. Attach this list separately.
“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 6”
In part 7, state where the records for the partnership are stored. A general partner needs to sign and date the bottom of this form.
“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 7”
The original form and a copy need sent to the Secretary of State with a filing fee of $225.00. Use the following address while mailing this form:
Office of Secretary of State
Corporations Division
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, Georgia 31217-3858
