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Statement Of Foreign Qualification (Limited Liability Partnership) 537 - Ohio
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Form 537 Prescribed by the: Ohio Secretary of State Central Ohio: (614) 466-3910 Toll Free: (877) SOS-FILE (767-3453) www.sos.state.oh.us Busserv@sos.state.oh.us Expedite this form: (select one) Mail form to one of the following: Expedite PO Box 1390 Columbus, OH 43216 PO Box 1329 Columbus, OH 43216 *** Requires an additional fee of $100 *** Non Expedite STATEMENT OF FOREIGN QUALIFICATION (Limited Liability Parntership) Filing Fee: $125 (105-PLF) Complete this section only if an existing partnership or limited partnership, previously registered in our office is filing this form to become a limited liability partnership. If a pre-existing limited partnership registered with the secretary of state elects to become a foreign limited liability partnership, provide the registration number of the pre-existing limited partnership. Registration Number If a partnership that has previously filed a statement under Chapter 1776 of the Ohio Revised Code elects to become a foreign limited liability partnership, provide the registration number. Registration Number All registrants must complete the remainder of the form to create a new LLP, or if you have provided a registration number above and you wish to have your pre-existing partnership or limited partnership become a LLP. Name of Foreign Limited Liability Partnership Name must include one of the following phrases or abbreviations: "registered limited liability partnership," "limited liability partnership," "R.L.L.P.," "L.L.P.," "RLLP," or "LLP." Jurisdiction of Formation Effective Date (Optional) (The qualification of the foreign limited liability partnership Date begins upon the filing of the statement of foreign qualification or on a later date specified that it is not more than ninety days after filing) Address of the partnership's chief executive office Mailing Address City State Zip Code Form 537 Page 1 of 4 Last Revised: 12/1/2008 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com If the chief executive office is not in Ohio, the address of any office of the partnership in Ohio, if one exists Mailing Address City State Zip Code If the partnership does not have an office in Ohio, provide the name and address of the partnership's agent for service of process Name of Agent Mailing Address Ohio State City Zip Code If the agent is an individual using a P.O. Box, check this box to confirm the agent is an Ohio Resident. Foreign Limited Liability Partnership must attach evidence of existence in its jurisdiction of formation. ff By signing and submitting this form to the Ohio Secretary of State, the undersigned hereby certifies that he or she has the requisite authority to execute this document. Required Must be Signature authenticated (signed) by an authorized representative. Print Name Date Signature Date Print Name Form 537 Page 2 of 4 Last Revised: 12/1/2008 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com Instructions for Statement of Foreign Qualification Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §1776.86, a foreign limited liability partnership must file this form with the secretary of state prior to transacting business in Ohio. Ohio Revised Code §1776.88 sets forth certain the activities of a foreign limited liability partnership that do not constitute transacting business. If a limited partnership that is registered with the secretary of state is qualifying to become a foreign limited liability partnership, the limited partnership's registration number must be provided. When the limited partnership becomes a limited liability partnership, it will not be given a new registration number. It will use the same registration number previously assigned to the limited partnership pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §1776.64. If a partnership that has previously filed a statement under Chapter 1776 of the Ohio Revised Code elects to become a limited liability partnership, the partnership's registration number must be provided when the partnership becomes a limited liability partnership. It will not be given a new registration number. It will be the same registration number previously assigned to the partnership. Name of Partnership The name of the partnership must be provided. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §1776.86(A)(1), the name of a limited liability partnership shall contain "registered limited liability partnership," "limited liability partnership," "R.L.L.P.," "L.L.P.," "RLLP," or "LLP." p Address of Partnership The partnership must provide the address of its chief executive office and that of one office in Ohio, if an Ohio office exists. If the chief executive office is located in Ohio, provide only that address. Appointment of Agent If the partnership does not have an office in this state, the limited liability partnership must provide the name and address of an agent for service of process. The agent of a limited liability partnership must be one of the following (1) an individual who is a resident of Ohio or (2) a corporation (for-profit or nonprofit), business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity in its own or any representative capacity, in each case whether domestic or foreign, authorized to do business in Ohio. Effective Date An effective date may be provided but is not required. The qualification of a limited liability partnership begins upon filing of the statement of qualification or on a later date specified in the statement. Evidence of Existence The foreign limited liability partnership must attach evidence of existence in its jurisdiction of formation (origin). A certificate of existence from the state of origin fulfills this requirement. Form 537 Page 3 of 4 Last Revised: 12/1/2008 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com Additional Provisions If the information you wish to provide for the record does not fit on the form, please attach additional provisions on a single-sided, 8 1/2 x 11 sheet(s) of paper. Signature(s) After completing all information on the filing form, please make sure that the form is signed by an authorized representative of the limited liability partnership. **Note: Our office cannot file or record a document that contains a social security number or tax identification number. Please do not enter a social security number or tax identification number, in any format, on this form. Form 537 Page 4 of 4 Last Revised: 12/1/2008 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWor
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