INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION OF NAME CNR-1-1.0

This form is used to reserve the name of a corporation, LLC, LP, LLP, or statutory trust forming in the state of Connecticut. You’re encouraged to use the assistance of an attorney in completing this form.

“Application for Reservation of Name CNR-1-1.0 Step 1”

Provide the name and address of the filing party in the heading of the form. Include the city, state, country, and zip code.

“Application for Reservation of Name CNR-1-1.0 Step 2”

Provide the reserved name in part 1 of this form. The following rules apply to the name of your company:

1. Corporation: the name must include one of these designations: corporation, company, incorporation, Societa per Azioni, limited, Corp., Inc., S.P.A., or ltd.

2. Limited Liability Company: an LLC must contain one of these designations: Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Co., LLC, L.L.C., Ltd. Liability Company, or Ltd. Liability Co.

3. Limited Partnership: an LP needs to contain the term “Limited Partnership” within an abbreviation.

4. Limited Liability Partnership: an LLP needs to contain one of these designations and the end of its name: Limited Liability Partnership,, L.L.P., Registered Limited Liability Partnership or LLP.

5. Statutory Trust Designation: this type of company needs to contain one of the following designations: Limited Liability Trust, Statutory Trust, Limited, LLT, L.L.T., or Ltd.

“Application for Reservation of Name CNR-1-1.0 Step 3”

Provide the name of the applicant in part 2. Provide their street address in part 3.

“Application for Reservation of Name CNR-1-1.0 Step 4”

In part 4, provide a date when this document was signed. The applicant needs to provide their printed name and signature in the appropriate boxes.

“Application for Reservation of Name CNR-1-1.0 Step 5”

The filing fee for this form is $60. The applicant needs to make the check payable to the Secretary of the State. If the name reservation is approved, the name will be reserved for 120 days. If the company does not form within 120 days, the name reservation will expire.

“Application for Reservation of Name CNR-1-1.0 Step 5”

If you deliver the form personally, use the following address:

Commercial Recording Division

Connecticut Secretary of the State

30 Trinity Street

Hartford, CT 06106

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

Commercial Recording Division

Connecticut Secretary of the State

P.O. Box 150470

Hartford, CT 06115-0470