INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP GA 251

This form allows an out-of-state or foreign limited partnership to extend the partnership to the state of Georgia.  The filer should provide their email address at the top of this form so the Secretary of State can send notification of receiving the application. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 1”

Place the name of the limited partnership on the first line in part 1.  If the limited partnership reserved a name in the state of Georgia, provide the name reservation number as well.  On the last line in part 1, provide the date on which business commenced in Georgia or the date business was proposed. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 2”

List the name of the filing person on the first line in part 2. Provide the telephone and address of the filing person as well. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 3”

Part 3 asks for the home state or country or formation and the date when the limited partnership started in the state or country. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 4”

List the address for the principal office in part 4.  Make sure you list the city, state, and zip code as well. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 5”

Provide the name and address for the registered agent in Georgia within part 5.  Then, in part 6, provide a list of the names and address for each general partner.  Attach this list separately. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 6”

In part 7, state where the records for the partnership are stored.  A general partner needs to sign and date the bottom of this form. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Limited Partnership GA 251 Step 7”

The original form and a copy need sent to the Secretary of State with a filing fee of $225.00.  Use the following address while mailing this form:

Office of Secretary of State

Corporations Division

237 Coliseum Drive

Macon, Georgia 31217-3858

INSTRUCTIONS: NH CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION (LLC)

Use this form to form a limited liability company in the state of New Hampshire.  You’re encouraged to consult with an attorney before completing this form.

“NH Certificate of Formation (LLC) Step 1”

In Article I, make sure the name of the company has one of the following designations: Limited Liability Company, L.L.C., L. L. C., or LLC. 

“NH Certificate of Formation (LLC) Step 2”

List the primary nature of the business in Article II.  Descriptive words need used in the description.  Then, list the name and street address of the LLC’s agent in Article III.  If the mailing address is different, provide the address after the physical address.

“NH Certificate of Formation (LLC) Step 3”

If there is an estimated date of dissolution, state the full date in Article IV.  Write “perpetual” or “ongoing” otherwise.

“NH Certificate of Formation (LLC) Step 4”

State if the limited liability’s management is or is not vested in the manager or managers in Article V. 

“NH Certificate of Formation (LLC) Step 5”

A manager or member of the business entity needs to sign and print their name at the bottom of the Articles.  Provide the date of signature as well. 

“NH Certificate of Formation (LLC) Step 6”

You then need to fill out the Addendum to Business Organization and Registration Forms.  After providing the complete name, street address, and contact information in Part I, check ONLY ONE of the items in Part II. 

Check the first section if the limited liability company meets criteria under (A), (B) and (C).  If you check section two, the LLC will receive federal exemption, and an exemption or notice filing number is required.  If you check section 3, the LLC knows they have to register and sell its securities in New Hampshire.  If you check section 4, the LLC will not offer or sell securities in New Hampshire. 

“NH Certificate of Formation (LLC) Step 7”

Check the appropriate section in Part III, and provide the necessary signatures at the bottom of the page.  See the last page of the packet for instructions on the signatures. 

“NH Certificate of Formation (LLC) Step 8”

The filing fee for this form is $100.00.  Send the date and signed original, SRA form, and filing fee to the following address:

Corporate Division

Department of State

107 North Main Street

Concord, NH 03301-4989

INSTRUCTIONS: TEXAS CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (Form 205)

Texans who wish to form a limited liability company (LLC) will need to file the proper application. The certificate of formation which should be submitted to the office of the Texas secretary of state is available on their website. 

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Liability Company 205 Step 1: In section one, give the name of your LLC.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Liability Company 205 Step 2: In section two, give the name of your registered agent or office, as well as their address. If your registered agent changes at any time, you must file a statement with the secretary of statement in order to note the change on your certificate of formation. Failure to do so may result in the termination of your certificate.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Liability Company 205 Step 3: In section three, note whether there will be managers or whether the LLC will be solely managed by its members. Give the names and addresses of all governing managers or members.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Liability Company 205 Step 4: Note any supplemental provisions or information in the box reserved for this purposes.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Liability Company 205 Step 5: The person completing the form should give their name and address under "Organizer."

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Liability Company 205 Step 6: Under "Effectiveness of Filing," select from the three options given about when this certificate will take effect.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Liability Company 205 Step 7: Print and sign your name and enter the date at the bottom of the second page.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Liability Company 205 Step 8: Two copies of this document should be mailed or filed in person at the address listed on the form instructions. The document may also be faxed to the telephone number listed. If so, you must include credit card information for the filing fee.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Liability Company 205 Step 9: A $300 filing fee will be collected from all applicants. This must be paid at the time the application is submitted by credit or debit card, check or money order. All checks and money orders should be made payable to the Secretary of State. 

INSTRUCTIONS: TENNESSEE APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME (Form SS-4228)

People who wish to reserve a name for their business in Tennessee must submit an application to the Secretary of State. This article discusses the application that should be sent in by anyone seeking a name for their limited liability company (LLC). This document is available on the official website of the state of Tennessee, in the section maintained by the secretary of state. If you wish to transfer a reserved name, you should file form SS-4234. If you wish to cancel a reserved name, you should file form SS-4226. The document does not need to be submitted with the articles of organization that formally create an LLC and can be submitted at any time.

Tennessee Application For Reservation Of Limited Liability Company Name SS-4228 Step 1: The top section marked "for office use only" should not be filled in.

Tennessee Application For Reservation Of Limited Liability Company Name SS-4228 Step 2: Enter the name you wish to be reserved for your business in the space indicated for this use.

Tennessee Application For Reservation Of Limited Liability Company Name SS-4228 Step 3: Give the full name, street address, city, state and zip code of the LLC on whose behalf you are filing.

Tennessee Application For Reservation Of Limited Liability Company Name SS-4228 Step 4: Give the month, date and year on which you are completing the form where indicated.

Tennessee Application For Reservation Of Limited Liability Company Name SS-4228 Step 5: Provide your signature where indicated.

Tennessee Application For Reservation Of Limited Liability Company Name SS-4228 Step 6: Type or print your name where indicated.

Tennessee Application For Reservation Of Limited Liability Company Name SS-4228 Step 7: If you are completing the form on behalf of a LLC which you do not have a stake in, note your relationship to the business above the line labeled "Signer's capacity (if other than individual capacity)." 

Tennessee Application For Reservation Of Limited Liability Company Name SS-4228 Step 8: The document should be submitted to the Nashville office of the Secretary of State. The address is given at the top of the page.

Tennessee Application For Reservation Of Limited Liability Company Name SS-4228 Step 9: A filing fee of $20 should be submitted along with your application.

INSTRUCTIONS: DOMESTIC LLC ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

This form is used in any of the following circumstances:

·         The limited liability company wants to change its name

·         There is a false or confusing statement within the Article of Organization

·         There is a change in the period of duration

·         There is a change in any statement(s) within the Articles of Organization

In any of the following cases, this form needs submitted to the Judge of Probate in the LLC’s county of operation within 30 days of the change. 

“Domestic LLC Articles of Amendment Step 1”

Write the name of the limited liability company in Article I of this document.  Write the date, including month, day and year of filing the articles of organization in Article II.

“Domestic LLC Articles of Amendment Step 2”

Provide the amended contents of the articles of organization in Article III of this form.  The changes must be pursuant to the Alabama Limited Liability Act. 

“Domestic LLC Articles of Amendment Step 3”

Nothing is required in Article IV of this document.  The section simply proclaims that the members of the limited liability company reached a majority vote on the amendment(s).  The bottom of the form needs signed and dated by the leading member of the LLC.

“Domestic LLC Articles of Amendment Step 4”

The original form and two copies of the form need filed in the county where the original Articles of Organization were filed.  The Judge of Probate will notify you of the fees. 

“Domestic LLC Articles of Amendment Step 5”

In some cases, the LLC members may choose to resubmit the original Articles instead of filing an amendment.  There is no specific form for reinstating the original articles, but this action is allowed by the state. 

“Domestic LLC Articles of Amendment Step 6”

Once the amendment is recorded by the Judge of Probate, the forms will be sent to the Secretary of State within 10 days.  The filer of the amendment will also receive a certified copy of the amendment in the mail. 

“Domestic LLC Articles of Amendment Step 7”

If you want to change the Alabama registered agent, you cannot use this form.  The Statement of Change of Registered Agent is required instead of this form.