INSTRUCTIONS: NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS OR FARMING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION SF-58701

If the limited liability company engages in farming or ranching, the Articles of Organization need attached to the Initial Report for Farming or Ranching. Consult with an attorney before completing the Articles.

“North Dakota Business or Farming Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization SF-58701 Step 1”

State the name of the limited liability company in Article 1. Make sure the name contains the words “limited liability company” or “L.L.C.” (with or without the periods).

“North Dakota Business or Farming Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization SF-58701 Step 2”

In Article 2A, state the name of the commercial entity elected as registered agent. If you’ve elected an individual as a noncommercial agent, provide their name in Article 2B. If you provided a name in Article 2A, provide the address in Article 2C as well.

“North Dakota Business or Farming Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization SF-58701 Step 3”

Check the appropriate box in Article 3. If you want to delay the effective date, check the second box and provide a specific date.

“North Dakota Business or Farming Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization SF-58701 Step 4”

If you want the limited liability company to exist shorter than perpetual, provide an estimated date or dissolution in Article 4.

“North Dakota Business or Farming Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization SF-58701 Step 5”

List the general purposes of the limited liability company in Article 5. If the organizers agree to any other Articles, list the conditions in Article 6 and attach a separate form is necessary.

“North Dakota Business or Farming Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization SF-58701 Step 6”

List the name and address of each organizer in Article 7. If additional space is needed, attach an additional sheet. All of the organizers need to provide a signature at the end of this form as well. Make sure the signatures correspond with the list of names.

“North Dakota Business or Farming Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization SF-58701 Step 7”

The filing fee for this form is $135.00. You can pay by check if you mail the forms, and you can pay by credit card if you fax the forms for expedited service. Make the check payable to Secretary of State. Make sure to provide correspondence information at the bottom of the form in case the Secretary of State needs questions answered about the form.