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

INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 4162

Use this form to establish a nonprofit corporation in the state of Indiana.  Because you have to qualify under the Internal Revenue Service and Indiana Department of Revenue, you’re encouraged to contact these agencies before completing this form. 

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 1”

State the name of the corporation in Article I of this form.  The name must include one of the following words: Corporation, Incorporated, Limited, Company, or an appropriate abbreviation.  Provide a principal office address in the line below, and provide the post office address including the number and street of the building. 

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 2”

Article II is optional, but you should still fill out the section.  Indicate the main purposes why the corporation is formed. 

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 3”

Check the appropriate box in Article III.  Check the first box if the corporation is a public benefit corporation for public or charitable causes.  Check the second box if it’s a religious corporation.  Check the last box if the company is a mutual benefit corporation. 

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 4”

Enter the name of the corporation’s registered agent in Article IV.  In the lines below, provide the office address of the individual or business entity acting as the registered agent. 

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 5”

If the corporation will have members, check the first box in Article V.  Continue on to the next page and list the names and addresses of the incorporators.  Make sure to include the city, state, and zip code. 

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 6”

You should refer to §23-17-22-5 of the Indiana Code for Article VII.  Lay out a plan for the distributions of assets in the event of dissolution or a final liquidation.  If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet. 

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 7”

All of the incorporators need to sign the bottom of this form.  Make sure to provide a printed name beside the signature.  The person who prepared this form needs to provide their name and address below the signatures as well. 

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 8”

The filing fee for this form is $30.00.  Make a copy of this form and send both forms and the filing fee to the following address:

Charles P. White

Secretary of State

Corporations Division

302 W. Washington St., Rm. E018

Indianapolis, IN 46204