How to Fill Out CSCL/CD 700

CSCL/CD 700 at a glance

What it is: Articles of Organization, for use by Domestic Limited Liability Companies.

Who signs: The Articles must be signed by one or more persons organizing the Limited Liability Company.

Where and when to file: Submit online: This document may be completed and submitted online at www.michigan.gov/corpfileonline.

This document is to be used pursuant to the provisions of Act 23, P.A. of 1993, by one or more persons for the purpose of forming a domestic limited liability company.

A filled-in CSCL/CD 700 example: a new Michigan company files its Articles

CSCL/CD 700 example filled out, example: a new Michigan company files its Articles
Ana Rivera forms a Michigan limited liability company with Articles of Organization. It is member-managed and perpetual, so ARTICLE III stays empty and ARTICLE V stays empty. The picture shows page 1; none of its entries is real.

How to fill out CSCL/CD 700, box by box

Name and address for the returned document

CSCL/CD 700 example filled out, name and address for the returned document

Document will be returned to the name and address you enter in Name, Address and City State ZIP Code. If left blank, document will be returned to the registered office.

ARTICLE I

CSCL/CD 700 example filled out, aRTICLE I

Write the name of the limited liability company.

The name of a domestic limited liability company is required to contain the words Limited Liability Company or the abbreviation L.L.C. or L.C., with or without periods.

ARTICLE II

CSCL/CD 700 example filled out, aRTICLE II

Under section 203(b) of the Act, it is sufficient to state substantially, alone or with specifically enumerated purposes, that the limited liability company is formed to engage in any activity within the purposes for which a limited liability company may be formed under the Act.

ARTICLE III

CSCL/CD 700 example filled out, aRTICLE III

Write the duration of the limited liability company if other than perpetual.

ARTICLE IV

CSCL/CD 700 example filled out, aRTICLE IV

Write the name of the resident agent at the registered office.

Write the street address of the location of the registered office, with the City and the Zip Code, in Michigan.

Write the mailing address of the registered office, with the City and the Zip Code, in Michigan, if different than the street address.

ARTICLE V

CSCL/CD 700 example filled out, aRTICLE V

Section 401 of the Act specifically states the business shall be managed by members unless the Articles of Organization state the business will be managed by managers. If the limited liability company is to be managed by managers instead of by members, insert a statement to that effect in Article V.

This document is effective on the date endorsed "Filed" by the Bureau. A later effective date, no more than 90 days after the date of delivery, may be stated as an additional article.

Signature(s) of Organizer(s)

CSCL/CD 700 example filled out, signature(s) of Organizer(s)

Fill in "Signed this day of".

Type or print the name of the organizers signing beneath their signature (Signature(s) of Organizer(s)).

Preparer and remitting fees

CSCL/CD 700 example filled out, preparer and remitting fees

Enter the Preparer's Name and the Business telephone number.

Enter the Name of person or organization remitting fees.

More rules for CSCL/CD 700

This form may be used to draft your Articles of Organization.

Submit one original of this document.

Since this document will be maintained on electronic format, it is important that the filing be legible. Documents with poor black and white contrast, or otherwise illegible, will be rejected.

If more space is needed, attach additional pages. All pages should be numbered.

If your situation is different

The company will provide services of a dentist, physician, clergy or attorney-at-law

Use form CSCL/CD 701 if the limited liability company will be providing services rendered by a dentist, an osteopathic physician, a physician, a surgeon, a doctor of divinity or other clergy, or an attorney-at-law.

Common questions about CSCL/CD 700

Where do I file it?

Submit with check or money order by mail: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau Corporations Division P.O. Box 30054 Lansing MI 48909 To submit in person: 2407 N Grand River Ave Lansing, MI 48906 Telephone: (517) 241-6470 Fees may be paid by check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover when delivered in person to the office of the Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau.

Are there fees?

NONREFUNDABLE FEE: Make remittance payable to the State of Michigan. Include limited liability company name on check or money order: $50.00 (checked November 8, 2026). Veterans: Pursuant to MCL 450.5101(7)(8)(10), if a majority of the initial membership interests in the domestic limited liability company will be held by 1 or more veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces, (including the reserve components) who were discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, you may obtain further information regarding a fee waiver at www.michigan.gov/corpveteranfeewaivers.

Sources

[1] CSCL/CD 700 (Rev. 07/25), Articles of Organization for Domestic Limited Liability Companies, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (the Official source link on this page).

CSCL/CD 700 PDF Details

The Articles must be signed by one or more persons organizing the Limited Liability Company. A fee applies; the amount is printed on the form.

Name: the name of a domestic limited liability company is required to contain the words Limited Liability Company or the abbreviation L.L.C. or L.C.

Management: the business shall be managed by members unless the Articles of Organization state the business will be managed by managers.

Later effective date: a later effective date, no more than 90 days after the date of delivery, may be stated as an additional article.

Rejected: documents with poor black and white contrast, or otherwise illegible, will be rejected.

Copies: submit one original of this document.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameCSCL/CD 700
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields22
Avg. time to fill out4 min
EditionRev 07/25
Issuing agencyMichigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Other namesCSCL/CD 700, CSCL/CD-700, Michigan Articles of Organization, Articles of Organization