INSTRUCTIONS: TEXAS CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Form 207)

To form a limited partnership in the state of Texas, you will need to submit an application to the secretary of state. You can obtain the appropriate form 207 from the website of the Texas Secretary Of State.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Partnership 207 Step 1: In response to article one, give the name of your limited partnership.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Partnership 207 Step 2: In response to article two, give the name and address of your registered agent or office. Every limited partnership is required to have a registered agent who has an office registered in Texas at all times. If either the agent or their address changes at any time, a statement should be filed with the office of the Secretary of State in order to amend your certificate of formation. Businesses which do not maintain a registered agent with a Texas registered office may have their certificate terminated.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Partnership 207 Step 3: In response to article three, give the names and addresses of all general partners.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Partnership 207 Step 4: In response to article four, give the location of the principal office in Texas where records will be kept.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Partnership 207 Step 5: Enter any supplemental provisions or information in the box where indicated.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Partnership 207 Step 6: Under "Effectiveness Of Filing," you may request that this certificate take effect as soon as it is filed by the Secretary of State or specify the date on which you wish for it to take effect.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Partnership 207 Step 7: All general partners should sign and date the form.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Partnership 207 Step 8: A $750 filing fee must be paid in order for the certificate to be processed. Payment may be made by check, money order, debit card or credit card. Note that credit card payments will include a 2.7% additional charge.

Texas Certificate Of Formation Limited Partnership 207 Step 9: File the form in duplicate by mail or in person at the address given in instructions. You may also submit this application by fax. If so, you must include credit card information for payment.