INSTRUCTIONS: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP—REGISTRATION 975

This form is used to form a limited liability partnership in Louisiana, but the form is also used for a renewal of an LLP or a name change. Specify the purpose of the form by marking the appropriate option at the top of the Application.

“Limited Liability Partnership—Registration 975 Step 1”

Write the name of the limited liability partnership on the first line of the Application. The name of the LLP needs to include the words “registered limited liability partnership” or the abbreviation “L.L.P.” If this is an original filing or renewal, only provide the name of the partnership on the first line.

“Limited Liability Partnership—Registration 975 Step 2”

If you’re using this form for a name change, provide the requested name change on the first line of the Application and the former partnership name on the second line.

“Limited Liability Partnership—Registration 975 Step 3”

Check the appropriate box below the second line of the Application. If the partnership’s agreement is filed with the Secretary of State’s Office, mark the first box.

“Limited Liability Partnership—Registration 975 Step 4”

List the street address for the limited liability partnership’s principal office location in Louisiana in the next section. On the line below, provide the total number of partners in the LLP.

“Limited Liability Partnership—Registration 975 Step 5”

Explain the purpose of the LLP in the last section of the Application. The partners need to provide their signatures at the bottom of the form and a date of signature as well.

“Limited Liability Partnership—Registration 975 Step 6”

The person filing this form needs to complete the Transmittal Information as well. Check the appropriate boxes at the top of the document. Then, state the business name, the name of the person filing the document, and the filer’s address and contact information. Have this form notarized.

“Limited Liability Partnership—Registration 975 Step 7”

The filing fee for this form is $125. If you ask for expedited service, the filing fee is $155. Make two copies of this form and mail the completed documents to the following address:

Secretary of State

Commercial Division

P.O. Box 94125

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125