INSTRUCTIONS: MINNESOTA LLP STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION

Use this form to register as a limited liability partnership in the state of Minnesota. This form is fairly user-friendly and easy to fill out, but you should still consult with an attorney while completing this form.

“Minnesota LLP Statement of Qualification Step 1”

Enter the name of the partnership in section 1. The limited liability partnership needs one of the following designations in its name: Registered Limited Liability Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, R.L.L.P., L.L.P, RLLP, or LLP. Make sure the name is available at the following link before submitting this form: www.sos.state.mn.us.

“Minnesota LLP Statement of Qualification Step 2”

In section 2, provide the street address for the chief executive office of the limited liability partnership—even if the office is out of state.

“Minnesota LLP Statement of Qualification Step 3”

If the Minnesota office is different from the chief executive office, provide this address in section 3.

“Minnesota LLP Statement of Qualification Step 4”

If the limited liability partnership does not have any office in the state of Minnesota, state the name and address of the agent in section 4. The name agent will receive any service of process in the future.

“Minnesota LLP Statement of Qualification Step 5”

This document will become effective on the date the Secretary of State files the document. If the limited liability partnership wants to postpone the effective date, provide a specific date in section 5.

“Minnesota LLP Statement of Qualification Step 6”

At least two partners need to sign the bottom of this form. If an agent is signing for other parties, they need to provide their signature in the indicated box followed by this phrase: [name] and as agent for [names of other parties].”

“Minnesota LLP Statement of Qualification Step 7”

Enter an email address the Secretary of State can use to forward important messages. Also, provide a name and telephone for correspondence on questions about the form.

“Minnesota LLP Statement of Qualification Step 8”

The filing fee for this form is $135.00. Make the check payable to MN Secretary of State. You can mail the forms or personally deliver the forms to the following address:

Minnesota Secretary of State – Business Services

Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building

60 Empire Drive, Suite 100

St Paul, MN 55103