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 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