Free Application to Form a Limited Partnership - Washington

Limited Partnership
See attached detailed instructions

Filing Fee $180.00 Filing Fee with Expedited Service $190.00

UBI Number:

CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Chapter 25.10 RCW SECTION 1
NAME OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP: (Must contain the words Limited Partnership, LP or L.P.)

SECTION 2
ADDRESS OF THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN WASHINGTON STATE: (Where records are maintained) Street Address______________________________City___ PO Box____________________________________City___ __________State WA __________State WA Zip__________ Zip__________

SECTION 3
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FORMATION: (Please check one of the following)



Upon filing by the Secretary of State Specific Date: (Specified effective date must be within 90 days AFTER the Certificate of Formation has been filed by the Office of the Secretary of State)

SECTION 4
TENURE: (Please check one of the following and indicate the date if applicable)



Perpetual existence Specific term of existence _______________ (Number of years or date of termination)

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SECTION 5
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE WASHINGTON STATE REGISTERED AGENT: Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Physical Location Address (required): ______________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________ WA Zip Code ____________ Mailing or Postal Address (optional): _______________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________ WA Zip Code _____________ CONSENT TO SERVE AS REGISTERED AGENT: I consent to serve as Registered Agent in the State of Washington for the above named corporation. I understand it will be my responsibility to accept Service of Process on behalf of the corporation; to forward mail to the corporation; and to immediately notify the Office of the Secretary of State if I resign or change the Registered Office Address. X___________________________________________________________________________ Signature of New Registered Agent Printed Name

Date

SECTION 6 NAME, ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE OF EACH GENERAL PARTNER:
(If necessary, attach additional names, addresses, and signatures) Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________ State ______ Zip Code _______ __ X __________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Partner Printed Name Date Phone

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________ State ______ Zip Code __________ X __________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Partner Printed Name Date Phone

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________ State ______ Zip Code __________ X __________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Partner Printed Name Date
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INSTRUCTIONS ­ CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Please complete all sections of the Certificate of Limited Partnership. USE DARK INK ONLY. For an electronic, fillable version of this form, please visit our website at www.secstate.wa.gov/corps Section 1 Indicate the Limited Partnership (LP) name. The Limited Partnership must contain the words limited partnership or the abbreviation LP or L.P. unless otherwise addressed in RCW 25.10.020. A limited partnership name must be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State from any other formally organized entity registered with the Secretary of State's office, such as corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. It is advised that you contact the Secretary of State to check for name availability before filing. Section 2 Enter the address of the Limited Partnership's principle place of business were records are maintained. Section 3 An effective date may be specified. The effective date can be up to 90 days AFTER the Certificate of Limited Partnership has been filed by the Office of the Secretary of State. Section 4 Perpetual (ongoing until dissolved) or list a specific date or a specific number of years. Section 5 All Limited Partnerships must have a Registered Agent in Washington State. The Registered Agent may be an individual who is a resident of Washington State, or a business entity registered with the Secretary of State's office. The agent must have a physical address in Washington State where they can be located. An alternative mailing address may be used in addition to the physical address. The mailing address must also be in Washington State. The Registered Agent must print their name and sign the consent to serve as registered agent. Section 6 The original Certificate of Limited Partnership must be signed by all general partners named therein. In section 6 provide the name, address, and signature for each general partner. If the General Partner is an entity, list the name and title of the person signing on behalf of the general partner. If necessary, attach additional names, addresses, and signatures. RCW 25.10.110. Additional Information: UBI Number: If available, please enter your existing Unified Business Identifier (UBI Number) as currently recorded with the Office of the Secretary of State, in the box in the upper right hand corner of page 1. FEES: The filing fee for Certificate of Limited Partnership is $180.00 for a five year period. If expedited service is requested, include an additional $10.00 and write "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope. Make the checks or money orders payable to "Secretary of State". (Effective March 26, 2009 Filing and Expedite fees are non-refundable) Mail completed forms and payment to: Secretary of State Corporation Division 801 Capitol Way S PO Box 40234 Olympia WA 98504-0234 If you have questions, need assistance or would like to provide feedback please visit the Corporations Division website at www.secstate.wa.gov/corps or call 360-725-0377.

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