INSTRUCTIONS: STATEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP AUTHORITY CA GP1

This form is used to form a business partnership in the state of California. The individual filing this document needs to send copy to all other partners or any other person named in the form.

“Statement of Partnership Authority CA GP1 Step 1”

Enter the proposed name of the partnership in Item 1.

“Statement of Partnership Authority CA GP1 Step 2”

In Item 2, provide the address for the chief executive office for the general partnership. Use a street address. Do not use a P.O. Box address, and do not abbreviate the name of the city.

“Statement of Partnership Authority CA GP1 Step 3”

Only enter an address in Item 3 if the chief executive office for the general partnership is not located in the state of California. Do not use a P.O. Box number.

“Statement of Partnership Authority CA GP1 Step 4”

The individual filing this form must complete item 4 or 5. If item 4 is completed, provide the name and address of all the partners. If additional space is needed, provide a separate sheet. Leave item 5 blank if you fill out item 4.

If item 4 is left blank, fill out item 5. Provide the name and address for the partnership’s agent who will maintain a list of the names and mailing address for all partners.

“Statement of Partnership Authority CA GP1 Step 5”

Provide the names of all partners in item 6. If additional space is needed, provide a separate sheet with additional partner names.

“Statement of Partnership Authority CA GP1 Step 6”

Item 7 calls for any additional information in the form of an attachment.

“Statement of Partnership Authority CA GP1 Step 7”

Provide the signatures and printed names of all partners in item 8. If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet including the signatures and printed names of all other partners.

“Statement of Partnership Authority CA GP1 Step 8”

The filing fees for this form are $70.00. If you submit the form in-person, there is an additional special handling fee of $15.00. If you’re submitting the form in-person, travel to the following address:

Sacramento Office

1500 11th Street, 3rd Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

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

Secretary of State

Document Filing Support Unit

P.O. Box 944225

Sacramento, CA 94244-2250