INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION OF NAME 635_0051

An applicant can use this form to reserve the name for a profit corporation, nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or a cooperative association.  Before filing out this form, make sure to review the Act applying to the specific type of business in Iowa. 

“Application for Reservation of Name 635_0051 Step 1”

Check the appropriate box in the first section of this form.  Check the first box if the name is pursuant to the Iowa Business Corporation Act for profit corporations.  Check the second box if the name applies to the Revised Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act for nonprofit corporations.

You need to check the third box for limited liability companies, the fourth box for a limited partnership, or the fifth box for a cooperative association. 

“Application for Reservation of Name 635_0051 Step 2”

If you checked the fourth box in the first section, you also have to check the appropriate box in the subsection below.  Refer to the numbers below for the appropriate box:

1.       Mark box 1 if the applicant is the person attempting to organize the limited partnership.

2.       Mark box 2 if the applicant is a foreign LP attempting to engage in business in Iowa.

3.       Mark box 3 if the foreign LP is trying to obtain a certificate of authority in the state of Iowa.

4.       Mark box 4 if the applicant is trying to form a form a foreign LP and wants to obtain a certificate of authority in the state of Iowa as well.

5.       Mark box 5 if the applicant is a foreign LP being formed under the same name.

6.       Mark the last box if the applicant is a foreign LP forming under a name that fails to comply with §488.108 subsection 2 or 3. 

“Application for Reservation of Name 635_0051 Step 3”

State the name of the company on line 1.  Make sure the name complies with state code. 

“Application for Reservation of Name 635_0051 Step 4”

Provide the name and address of the applicant under line 2.  The applicant then needs to sign their name, print their name, and date the form. 

“Application for Reservation of Name 635_0051 Step 5”

Provide a filing fee of $10.00 and make a check payable to Secretary of State.  Send the form and fee to the following address:

Secretary of State

Business Services Division

Lucas Building, 1^st Floor

Des Moines, Iowa 50319

INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION FOR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

This form is required in forming a limited liability company within the state of Maryland.  The state recommends working with an attorney, accountant or other professional while completing this form. 

“Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company Step 1”

Enter the name of the limited liability company on line 1.  State law requires the name to contain one of the following designations: Limited Liability Company, L.L.C, LLC, L.C., or LC.  The name cannot mislead the public by appearing similar to other company names in the state. 

“Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company Step 2”

Indicate the main purpose on the limited liability company on line 2.  You only need to provide one or two sentences.

“Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company Step 3”

Provide the street address for the limited liability company’s main office in Maryland.  Do not provide a PO Box. 

“Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company Step 4”

Enter the name of the resident agent on line 4.  An individual or business entity qualifies as a resident agent as long as the individual is an adult resident of the state or the business is a corporation or LLC in the state of Maryland. 

“Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company Step 5”

Any authorized person under the limited liability company can sign on line 5.  The resident agent needs to sign on line 6 as well.  Make sure to provide a return address on line 7 for any correspondence during the filing process. 

“Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company Step 6”

The minimum filing fee for this form is $100.00.  If you request a Certified Copy, add $20.00 and $1.00 for every page to the filing fee.  If you want a Certificate of Status, add $20 to the filing fee.  You can also click the blue box at the top of this document to calculate the filing fee.  If you’re filing by mail, make the check payable to State Department of Assessments and Taxation.  

“Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company Step 7”

You can fax the forms along with your credit card information to 410-333-7097.  There is an additional charge for filing by fax.  If you mail the forms, use the following address:

State Department of Assessments and Taxation

State Department of Assessments and Taxation

Charter Division, 301 W. Preston Street; 8^th Floor

Baltimore, MD 21201-2395

INSTRUCTIONS: CERTIFICATE OF MS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPF0004

This document is the instructional guide.  You can access the document at the following link: https://www.sos.ms.gov/links/business/fees/partnerships/f0004.pdf.

“Certificate of MS Limited PartnershipF0004 Step 1”

Provide the name of the limited partnership in section 1.  Make sure the name is 60 characters or less and contains one of the following designations: Limited Partnership or L.P. 

“Certificate of MS Limited PartnershipF0004 Step 2”

This form becomes effective upon the date filed under the Secretary of State.  If a future effective date is desirable, provide a date in section 2.  If there is a projected date of dissolution, provide this date in section 3 as well.  Leave the box blank otherwise.

“Certificate of MS Limited PartnershipF0004 Step 3”

Provide the 9 digit Federal Tax ID number in section 4 for the limited partnership. 

“Certificate of MS Limited PartnershipF0004 Step 4”

Provide the office address where the limited partnerships records are kept in section 5.  Do not exceed 45 characters for the address.  Then, state the name and address of the registered agent and registered office in section 6.  Limit the name to 40 characters and the address to 45 characters.

“Certificate of MS Limited PartnershipF0004 Step 5”

Include the name, physical address, and mail address of the partners in section 7 and on.  If additional space is needed for more information on members or other provisions, attach a separate sheet. 

“Certificate of MS Limited PartnershipF0004 Step 6”

Each general partner needs to include their signature, printed name, and title at the bottom of this form. 

“Certificate of MS Limited PartnershipF0004 Step 7”

The filing fee for this form is $50, and expedited services will increase the filing fee.  Make the check or money order payable to Secretary of State.  Attach all separate forms and send the forms by certified mail to the following address:

Office of the Mississippi Secretary of State

P.O. Box 136

Jackson, MS 39205-0136