INSTRUCTIONS: NH CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Use this form to establish a limited partnership in the state of New Hampshire. You’re strongly encouraged to consult with an attorney while compiling the Certificate and the SRA form.

“NH Certificate of Limited Partnership Step 1”

State the name of the limited partnership on the first line of the Certificate. Make sure the name contains the words “limited partnership.” List the physical address of the office on the next set of lines.

“NH Certificate of Limited Partnership Step 2”

List the name of the agent and the address on the next set of lines. If there is an estimated dissolution date, list the full date on the next line. If the applicant wants to address anymore matters, attach additional sheets.

“NH Certificate of Limited Partnership Step 3”

All general partners need to sign this form and provide their address as well. If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet.

“NH Certificate of Limited Partnership Step 4”

You now need to complete the Addendum to Business Organization and Registration Forms (Form SRA). In Part I, make sure the business name matches the proposed name at the top of the Certificate. Include the business address and contact information as well.

“NH Certificate of Limited Partnership Step 5”

You need to mark ONE section in Part II. Mark the first section if the limited partnership meets criteria under all of the subsections. Mark the second section if the business qualifies for another exemption or will file for federal covered securities.

Check the third section if the limited partnership has or needs to register the securities for sale in the state. If you check section 3, make sure to provide the filing date with the Bureau of Securities Regulation. Only check section 4 if the LP was formed in another state and no securities will be sold in New Hampshire.

“NH Certificate of Limited Partnership Step 6”

Check the appropriate box in Part III. One or more authorized partners need to sign the bottom of this form.

“NH Certificate of Limited Partnership Step 7”

The filing fee for this form is $100.00. Send the original and exact copy of the Certificate along with SRA form and filing fee to the following address:

Corporate Division

Department of State

107 North Main Street

Concord, NH 03301-4989