INSTRUCTIONS: RESERVE NAME APPLICATION SFN 13015

Use this form to reserve a name for a cooperative association, corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, limited partnership, or limited liability limited partnership authorized to conduct business in North Dakota.  Regard these instructions and the instructions in the form closely. 

“Reserve Name Application SFN 13015 Step 1”

Check the appropriate box in section 2.  It’s important to note that a foreign corporation or foreign limited liability company cannot farm or ranch in North Dakota. 

“Reserve Name Application SFN 13015 Step 2”

In section 3, state the name of the name to be reserved.  Make sure you provide the following designations depending on the type of company:

1.       Cooperative Association: corporation, incorporated, or appropriate abbreviation.

2.       For-Profit Corporation: company, corporation, incorporated, limited, or an appropriate abbreviation.

3.       Nonprofit Corporation: corporation, incorporated, limited, or an appropriate abbreviation.

4.       Professional Corporation: chartered, limited, professional corporation, professional association, or an appropriate abbreviation.

5.       Limited Liability Company: limited liability company, L.L.C., or LLC.

6.       Professional Limited Liability Company: professional limited liability company, limited liability company, P.L.C, P.L.L.C., PLLC, L.L.C, or LLC. 

7.       Limited Liability Partnership: limited liability partnership, L.L.P., or LLP. 

8.       Professional Limited Liability Partnership: professional limited liability partnership, P.L.L.P., PLLP, L.L.P., or LLP. 

9.       Limited Partnership: limited partnership, L.P., or LP. 

10.   Limited Liability Limited Partnership: limited liability limited partnership, L.L.L.P., or LLLP.

“Reserve Name Application SFN 13015 Step 3”

Enter the full name of the owner of the proposed company in section 4.  List the telephone number of the owner in section 5, and the complete address for the owner in section 6.

“Reserve Name Application SFN 13015 Step 4”

The owner needs to sign and date section 7.  If the filing party is not the owner, the need to provide their name, email address, telephone number, and address in section 8-11. 

“Reserve Name Application SFN 13015 Step 5”

The filing fee for this form is $10.00.  You can fax or mail this form along with the filing fee.  If mailing the form, may the check payable to Secretary of State.  If faxing the form, provide your credit card information and use the following fax number: 701-328-2992.

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

Secretary of State

State of North Dakota

600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 108

Bismarck, ND 58505-0500

INSTRUCTIONS: WISCONSIN ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION – STOCK FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION (Form 2)

To form a for-profit corporation in Wisconsin, you must complete the correct form. This article discusses the document to filed in such cases. The form is available on the website of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. This form contains further instructions on how to complete this form. If you have any further questions which cannot be answered, a phone number hotline is included in the instructions.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 1: Article one asks for the name of the corporation. This must include the word "corporation," "incorporated," "company" or "limited," or the abbreviation "corp.," "inc.," "co." or "ltd.," or equivalent words or abbreviations in another language.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 2: Article three asks how many shares will be issued in your corporation. Some share must have been authorized to be issued in order for this document to be completed.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 3: Article four asks for the name of your registered agent. This agent must have a registered office the state of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 4: Article five asks for the street address of your registered agent. A PO box alone is not considered sufficient.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 5: Note any other provisions under article six.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 6: Provide the name and complete address of every incorporator.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 7: At least one incorporator must sign and date the form. All may sign if they so wish.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 8: The person who prepared the form should give their name where indicated.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 9: An optional section allows you to list your choice for a second name if your first choice is not available.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 10: Mail one original copy and one exact copy to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions at the address listed in the instructions. Include the $100 filing fee.

INSTRUCTIONS: SC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION (LLC)

This form is required to register a limited liability company in the state of South Carolina.  You should consult with attorney while completing this form.  Type the entries of this form or use black ink.

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 1”

Provide the name of the limited liability company in Article 1.  Make sure the name ends with one of the following terms: limited liability company, limited company, L.L.C., LLC, L.C., or LC.

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 2”

Provide the street address for the initial designated office for the limited liability company in Article 2.  Make sure you include the city and zip code. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 3”

Provide the name and address for the agent and any future service of process in Article 3.  Make sure the registered agent provides their signature beside their printed name. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 4”

List the name and address of each organizer in Article 4.  If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 5”

Provide the name of the limited liability company in the heading of the second page.

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 6”

Check the appropriate boxes in Articles 5 and 6.  Check the box in Article 5 if the LLC is a term company.  If so, provide the term on the line.  If you check the box in Article 6, indicating the LLC is managed by a manager or managers and not the members, provide the name and street address of the managers in the lines provided. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 7”

Check the box in Article 7 if one or more members are liable for debts or other obligations.  If you check the box, make a list of specific members and their responsibilities. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 8”

If the organizers want to delay the date of formation, provide a date in Article 8.  Otherwise, leave the Article blank. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 9”

All of the organizers need to sign the bottom of this form. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 10”

The filing fee is $110.00.  Make the check payable to South Carolina Secretary of State.  Provide a self-address, stamped envelope with the original form and duplicate.  Use the following address: 

South Carolina Secretary of State’s Office

Attn: Corporate Filings

1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525

Columbia, SC 29201