INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION LC-1-1.0

This form is used to form a domestic limited liability company in the state of Connecticut.  Review these instructions and the instructions within the form closely.

“Articles of Organization LC-1-1.0 Step 1”

In part 1, include the name of the LLC.  The name must have one of the following designations: Limited Liability Company, LLC, L.L.C., Limited Liability Co., Ltd. Liability Company, or Ltd. Liability Co. 

“Articles of Organization LC-1-1.0 Step 2”

Provide the nature of the business in part 2.  The nature of business must qualify as legal under the Connecticut Limited Liability Company Act. 

“Articles of Organization LC-1-1.0 Step 3”

Provide the principal office location of the LLC, including street number, street, city, state, and zip.  If the mailing address is different, provide the address in part 4

“Articles of Organization LC-1-1.0 Step 4”

In part 5, provide a designated statutory agent for the service of process.  Check the appropriate box.  The LLC can appoint an individual if they have a personal or business street address in Connecticut. 

The LLC can appoint a domestic corporation, LLC, LLP or statutory trust as a statutory agent as well.  The LLC can also appoint a foreign corporation, LLC, LLP or statutory trust with a certificate of authority to do business in Connecticut.  The foreign entity must have a Connecticut address as well.  The individual or agent for the entity needs to provide their signature as well. 

“Articles of Organization LC-1-1.0 Step 5”

 Part 6 is mandatory.  Provide at least one name of a manager or member of the LLC.  If additional space is required, provide an attachment on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet. 

“Articles of Organization LC-1-1.0 Step 6”

If the management of the LLC is held by the manager or group of managers, select the box in part 7. 

“Articles of Organization LC-1-1.0 Step 7”

Each organizer must provide a signature in part 8.  A date indicating when the signatures occurred is also required.  Provide an additional sheet if necessary. 

“Articles of Organization LC-1-1.0 Step 8”

The filing fee for this form is $120, and the check needs make payable to the Secretary of the State.  You can find the mailing address and delivery address at the top of this form.  If you have a question, you need to contact your attorney. 

INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION X-1

This form is used to reserve the name for a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company in the state of Hawaii.  The form is easy to fill out and the filing fee is only $10. 

“Application for Reservation X-1 Step 1”

Check the appropriate box at the top of the form indicating whether you’re reserving a name for a corporation, partnership, or LLC. 

“Application for Reservation X-1 Step 2”

On line 1, provide the name of the applicant.  The applicant does not have to sign the bottom of the form though.  Their agent is authorized to sign the form as well.  List the address of the applicant on line 2.

“Application for Reservation X-1 Step 3”

Check the appropriate box on line 3.  If the applicant checks box (d) or (e), the name provided on line 1 needs to be the current name of the company before changing its name. 

“Application for Reservation X-1 Step 4”

Before reserving a name for the state of Hawaii, the name must meet one of the following requirements:  

1.       Domestic Profit Corporations- reserved name needs one of the following designations: Corporation, Incorporated, Limited, Corp., Inc., Ltd.

2.       Domestic Limited Liability Company- reserved name needs one of the following designations: Limited Liability Company, Ltd. Liability Co., L.L.C., or LLC.

3.       Domestic Limited Partnership- reserved name needs one of the following designations: Limited Partnership, LP, or L.P.

4.       Domestic Limited Liability Limited Partnership- reserved name needs one of the following designations: Limited Liability Limited Partnership, LLLP, or L.L.L.P.

“Application for Reservation X-1 Step 5”

If the business entity is a corporation or partnership, they need to make sure to check the appropriate box in line 5 or line 6. 

“Application for Reservation X-1 Step 6”

The applicant or their agent needs to print and sign their name at the bottom of this form.  If the form is approved, the name will remain reserved for 120 days.  Make the check for the filing fee made payable to Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  If you’re mailing this form, use the following address:

State of Hawaii

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Business Registration Division

P.O. Box 40

Honolulu, Hawaii 96810