INSTRUCTIONS: CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP KNP

Individuals or business entities can use this form to form a partnership in the state of Kentucky.  Applicants are encouraged to consult with an attorney while completing this form.  The completed forms can be delivered personally or mailed. 

“Certificate of Limited Partnership KNP Step 1”

Provide the name of the partnership on line 1.  The state of Kentucky requires the name to contain one of the following designations: limited partnership, limited, Ltd. partnership, L.P., or LP.

If the partnership is a limited liability limited partnership, the name needs to include one of the following terms: limited liability limited partnership, LLLP, or L.L.L.P. 

“Certificate of Limited Partnership KNP Step 2”

List the mailing address for the principal office of the partnership in Kentucky.  You can include a street address or PO Box, but make sure to include the city, state and zip code.  List the street address for the partnership in part 3. 

“Certificate of Limited Partnership KNP Step 3”

Enter the name of the initial registered agent in part 4.   The registered agent qualifies as an individual or a business entity authorized to conduct business in the state of Kentucky. 

“Certificate of Limited Partnership KNP Step 4”

List the full name and street address of each general partner in part 5.  Do not provide a PO Box for the address.  If additional space is needed, attach a separate form.  If the limited partnership elects to become a limited liability limited partnership, check the box in part 6. 

“Certificate of Limited Partnership KNP Step 5”

Provide a date in part 7 if you do not want the Certificate to become effective upon filing.  Do not provide a date earlier than the date of filing. 

“Certificate of Limited Partnership KNP Step 6”

Each general partner is required to sign the bottom of this form.  They need to provide their printed name and date of signature as well.  The partnership’s registered agent also needs to provide their signature at the bottom of this form. 

“Certificate of Limited Partnership KNP Step 7”

The filing fee for this form is $40.  Make the check payable to Kentucky State Treasurer.  If you’re mailing the form, use the following address:

Elaine N. Walker

Secretary of State

P.O. Box 718

Frankfort, KY 40602-0718

INSTRUCTIONS: MS LLC CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION F-0100

Use this form to form a limited liability company in the state of Mississippi.  Consider meeting with an attorney before completing this form. 

“MS LLC Certificate of Formation F-0100 Step 1”

List the name of the limited liability company in section 1.  State law requires the name to contain one of the following terms: Limited Liability Company, LLC, or L.L.C. 

“MS LLC Certificate of Formation F-0100 Step 2”

This document becomes effective on the date it’s filed under the Secretary of State.  If the organizer wants to postpone the effective date, provide a date no more than 90 days after the filing date in section 2.  Provide a business email address for correspondence about this form and other matters. 

“MS LLC Certificate of Formation F-0100 Step 3”

Place the company’s federal tax ID in section 3.  If there is no federal number, provide a social security number of an organizer in the same box. 

“MS LLC Certificate of Formation F-0100 Step 4”

List the name and address of the registered agent for the limited liability company.  An LLC can elect an individual, corporation, or other LLC to serve as the registered agent. 

“MS LLC Certificate of Formation F-0100 Step 5”

If a projected date of dissolution exists, provide the date in section 5.  Otherwise, leave this box blank. 

“MS LLC Certificate of Formation F-0100 Step 6”

Check the appropriate box in section 6.  Check “Yes” if the management is vested in a manager or managers. 

“MS LLC Certificate of Formation F-0100 Step 7”

If the limited liability company wants to provide other information about the company, managers, or members, use section 7 and attach separate sheets if necessary. 

“MS LLC Certificate of Formation F-0100 Step 8”

Provide the printed name, title, address, and signature for at least one member, manager, or organizer at the bottom of the form. 

“MS LLC Certificate of Formation F-0100 Step 9”

The filing fee for this form is $50.00, and expedited service will cost more.  Make a check or money order payable to Mississippi Secretary of State.  Attach all separate sheets and mail the forms to the following address:

Office of the Mississippi Secretary of State

P.O. Box 1020

Jackson, MS 39215-1020

If you have any questions about this form of the filing process, call Business Services Division of the Secretary of State Office at (601) 359-1633.