INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION (LLC)

This form represents the minimum requirements for establishing a limited liability company in the state of Florida.  If you need additional help with this form, you’re encouraged to hire an attorney.

“Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 1”

Provide the name of the limited liability company in Article I of this form.  The LLC’s name needs to end in “Limited Liability Company” or the abbreviation “L.L.C.” or “LLC.” 

“Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 2”

Provide the street address and mailing address for limited liability company’s address in Article II. 

“Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 3”

State the name and street address for the registered agent in Article III.  The registered agent also needs to sign the bottom of page 1 indicating they understand the responsibilities of the position. 

“Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 4”

Provide the name and address for each manager or managing member in Article IV.  State the title next to the name.  If the person is a managing member, include “MGRM.”  If the person is a manager, include “MGR.”

“Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 5”

Fill out Article V if the limited liability company wants to postpone the effective date.  If a date is listed, it cannot be more than 90 days after the date of filing.  The limited liability company can also request an effective date up to 5 days before the date of receipt. 

“Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 6”

The bottom of the form needs signed by a member of the limited liability company or an authorized representative appointed by the LLC.  The signatory needs to provide their printed name below the signature. 

“Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 7”

The filer needs to complete the cover letter as well.  Make sure to provide the name of the LLC at the top of the cover letter.  Provide a name, address, email address, and telephone number for correspondence.  Check the appropriate box at the bottom of the form as well.  The minimum filing fee is $125.00.  Make all checks payable to the Florida Department of State. 

“Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 8”

If you’re mailing the form, use the following address:

Registration Section

Division of Corporations

P.O. Box 6327

Tallahassee, FL 32314

If you’re delivering the form yourself, use the following address:

Registration Section

Division of Corporations

Clifton Building

2661 Executive Center Circle

Tallahassee, FL 32301

INSTRUCTIONS: STATEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP AUTHORITY UPA 303

Use this form in the state of Illinois in order to establish limits of authority for partners.  You’re encouraged to consult with an attorney while completing this form. 

“Statement of Partnership Authority UPA 303 Step 1”

Provide the name of the partnership in part 1 of this form.  In part 2, list the partnership’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). 

“Statement of Partnership Authority UPA 303 Step 2”

Enter the street address for the chief executive office of the partnership in part 3.  Include the city, state, and zip code. 

“Statement of Partnership Authority UPA 303 Step 3”

Enter the name and address for the registered agent and their office in part 4.  Next, list the names and mailing address of all partners or the name and mailing address of the agent that maintains a list of names and addresses of all the partners in part 5. 

“Statement of Partnership Authority UPA 303 Step 4”

In part 6, list the names of all partners that are allowed to transfer real property held by the name of the partnership.  If additional space is needed, provide a separate sheet. 

“Statement of Partnership Authority UPA 303 Step 5”

If there is a limitation on authority for some or all partners to engage in transaction in the name of the partnership, describe their limitations in part 7.  If you fill out this section, you’ll need to attach a separate sheet for additional space. 

“Statement of Partnership Authority UPA 303 Step 6”

At least two partners need to sign and date the bottom of this form while providing their printed name below their signature.  Enter the partner’s address adjacent to their signature. 

“Statement of Partnership Authority UPA 303 Step 7”

The filing fee for this form is $25.  Make a check payable to Secretary of State.  Make a copy of this form and send the forms and filing fee to the following address:

Secretary of State

Department of Business Services

Limited Liability Division

501 S. Second St., Rm. 357

Springfield, IL 62756

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