INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION OF NAME MLLC-1

This form is used to reserve the name of a limited liability company in the state of Maine.  If the name is approved by the Secretary of State, the name is reserved for a total of 120 days.  The reservation cannot be renewed in the state of Maine. 

“Application for Reservation of Name MLLC-1 Step 1”

Check the box at the top of the Application if reservation is only for an assumed name.  Otherwise, do not check the box. 

“Application for Reservation of Name MLLC-1 Step 2”

On the line below the box, provide the requested name for the limited liability company.  An limited liability company needs to use one of the following terms in the name: limited liability company, limited company, L.L.C., LLC, or LC.  If the company is a low-profit LLC, the term “L3C” or “l3c” can be used unless the name reservation is for an assumed name. 

“Application for Reservation of Name MLLC-1 Step 3”

Provide the full name of the applicant and the applicant’s address on the next set of lines. 

“Application for Reservation of Name MLLC-1 Step 4”

The applicant needs to date, sign, and provide a printed name at the bottom of the Application. 

“Application for Reservation of Name MLLC-1 Step 5”

Before filing this form, make sure you complete the Cover Letter.  Instructions are listed below:

1.       List the name of limited liability company on the first set of lines. 

2.       On the next set of lines, state that you’re filing the Application for Reservation of Name.  If you’re filing any other forms, include the other titles as well.

3.       Check the appropriate box in the next section, and list the total amount of filing fees. 

4.       Provide a contact person, telephone number, and email address. 

5.       State where an attested copy should be delivered on the last set of lines.

“Application for Reservation of Name MLLC-1 Step 6”

The minimum filing fee for this form is $20.  Expedited service will cost more.  Make the check or money order payable to Maine Secretary of State.  Send the form and filing fee to the following address:

Secretary of State

Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions

101 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0101

INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (PROFIT CORPORATION)

Read all instructions here and within the form before filing this document with the Minnesota Secretary of State.  It’s a good idea to consult an attorney when completing this form.

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 1”

Provide the exact name for the corporation in Article I.  The name needs to contain one of the following terms: Incorporated, Corporation, Limited, or Company.  A professional corporation needs to use one of the following terms in the name: Professional Corporation, Professional Association, Professional Service Corporation, Service Corporation, Chartered, Limited, P.C., P.S.C., P.A., or Ltd. 

Check the availability of the corporation’s name at the following link: www.sos.state.mn.us.

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 2”

Enter the street address for the registered office in Article II.  A registered agent is not required.  However, if the corporation does have a registered agent, enter their name on the line provided. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 3”

The corporation needs at least one share.  Provide the number of authorized shares in Article III. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 4”

The corporation only needs one incorporator, but the filing party needs to list information on all incorporators in Article IV.  The incorporator needs to provide their signature next to their address.  If additional space is needed, provide a separate sheet.  Make sure to provide a contact name, phone number, and address below the incorporator information for correspondence on this form. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 5”

The filing fee for this form is $135.00, and expedited service will cost more.  For questions on filing fees, call (651) 296-2803 or toll free at 1-877-551-6767.  Make the check payable to MN Secretary of State. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 6”

Once you’ve completed the Articles and included the filing fee, you can send or drop off the forms to the following address:

Minnesota Secretary of State – Business Services

Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building

60 Empire Drive, Suite 100

St Paul, MN 55103