Articles of organization california 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Articles of Organization in the editor.
2. Enter the Secretary of State file number in Item 1. This is crucial for identifying your LLC.
3. In Item 2, input the name of your limited liability company as registered with the California Secretary of State.
4. If you are amending the name, ensure it ends with 'Limited Liability Company', 'Ltd. Liability Co.', or 'LLC'.
5. For Item 4, specify a future effective date if applicable; otherwise, it will be effective upon filing.
6. In Item 5, confirm that your LLC's purpose aligns with lawful activities under the Beverly-Killea Act.
7. Designate an agent for service of process in Item 6 and indicate whether it's an individual or corporation.
8. If an individual is chosen, provide their California address in Item 7; skip this if a corporation is selected.
9. Indicate management structure in Item 8 by selecting one manager, multiple managers, or all members.
10. Include any additional matters in Item 9 and attach pages if necessary. Specify the number of pages attached in Item 10.
11. Sign and date the document in Item 11, ensuring at least one manager's signature is present.
12. Finally, enter the return address for filing copies in Item 12 before submitting your form.

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