California Llc 12 Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

The California LLC-12 form, officially known as the Statement of Information, is a crucial document for both domestic and foreign limited liability companies operating in California. This form must be filed with the California Secretary of State within 90 days of an LLC’s registration and biennially thereafter during a specific six-month window based on the company's original registration date. Filing this document ensures the state has current information on the LLC, including addresses, management structure, agent for service of process, and the nature of the business. For LLCs looking to remain compliant, timely completion and submission of the LLC-12 form is imperative.

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Ensuring all the intricacies and guidelines are followed, businesses operating as limited liability companies (LLCs) in California navigate the essential process of completing and submitting the Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) to the California Secretary of State. This requirement, mandatory for both California and registered foreign LLCs, is critical to maintain compliance and ensure the smooth functioning of the entity within the state’s regulatory framework. Within 90 days of their initial registration and biennially thereafter, LLCs are obligated to submit this form during a designated six-month period that correlates with their original registration date. The purpose of Form LLC-12 goes beyond mere bureaucratic necessity; it serves as a comprehensive update of the LLC’s operational and structural dynamics, ranging from addresses and agent for service of process changes to alterations in management. Failure to comply with this requirement not only disrupts an LLC’s standing but also incurs a hefty penalty, emphasizing the seriousness with which the California Secretary of State views this obligation. Furthermore, this form opens the portal for additional filings, such as changes in company details that require immediate attention outside the regular filing period, thereby ensuring that the state’s records remain accurate and up-to-date. With the capability to file online for convenience and efficiency, LLCs are encouraged to adhere to these instructions and deadlines to maintain their active status and avoid possible suspension or forfeiture as dictated by the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) regulations.

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Statement of Information (Form LLC-12)

Every California and registered foreign limited liability company must file a Statement of Information with the California Secretary of State, within 90 days of registering with the California Secretary of State, and every two years thereafter during a specific 6-month filing period based on the original registration date, as described in the chart below.

All Statements of Information for limited liability companies can be filed online at bizfile.sos.ca.gov.

Status of LLC: In order to file Form LLC-12, the status of the LLC must be active or suspended/forfeited on the

records of the California Secretary of State. The status of the LLC can be checked online on the Secretary of State’s Business Search at BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. See the FTB Suspension/Forfeiture section below for information

about resolving an FTB suspended/forfeited status.

Fees: See chart below. Checks should be made payable to the Secretary of State.

Copies: To obtain a copy or certified copy of this filed Statement of Information, include payment for copy fees and certification fees at the time this Statement of Information is submitted. Copy fees are $1.00 for the first page and

$.50 for each attachment page. For certified copies, there is an additional $5.00 certification fee, per document. If you would like a free filed copy of your Statement of Information, go to BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov.

Processing Dates: For current processing dates, go to www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/processing-dates.

Type of		Description	Online/Form	Fee
Filing		Description	Online/Form	Fee
Filing
Initial Filing	The initial filing is due 90 days from the		File online at bizfile.sos.ca.gov.	$20.00
	entity’s registration date.		(Form LLC-12)

Required	•	The periodic filing is due every two	File online at bizfile.sos.ca.gov.	$20.00
Periodic		years based on the entity’s	(Form LLC-12, if changes have been
Filing	•	registration date.	made)
	•	If the registration occurred in an even-	Or
		numbered year, the periodic filing is	(Form LLC-12NC, if no changes since
		due every even year.	(Form LLC-12NC, if no changes since
		due every even year.	the last complete Statement of
	•	If the registration occurred in an odd-	the last complete Statement of
	•	If the registration occurred in an odd-	Information)
		numbered year, the periodic filing is	Information)
		numbered year, the periodic filing is
		due every odd year.
	• The filing period includes the
		registration month and the
		immediately preceding five (5)
		months.

No Fee	A Statement of Information is submitted		File online at bizfile.sos.ca.gov.	No Fee
Statement	after the initial or required filing		(Form LLC-12)
	requirements have been met to update
	information including changes to the
	agent for service of process.

LLC-12 - Instructions (REV 11/2020)	2020 California Secretary of State
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Statutory Required 6 Month Filing Window for Limited Liability Companies

Month of Formation,	Statement of Information
Registration or Conversion	Applicable Filing Period
	First Day of	Through Last Day of
January	August	January

February	September	February

March	October	March

April	November	April

May	December	May

June	January	June

July	February	July

August	March	August

September	April	September

October	May	October

November	June	November

December	July	December

If you are not completing this form online, type or print legibly in black or blue ink. Complete the Statement of

Information (Form LLC-12) as follows:

Item	Instruction	Tips
1.	Enter the name of the limited liability	• To ensure you have the exact name of the LLC, refer to
	company exactly as it appears on file with	your registration document filed with the California
	the California Secretary of State, including	Secretary of State and any name change amendments.
	the entity ending	• Some foreign LLCs may have registered in California using
	(ex: “Jones & Company, LLC” or “Smith	• Some foreign LLCs may have registered in California using
	(ex: “Jones & Company, LLC” or “Smith	an alternate name. If your LLC is a registered foreign LLC
	Construction, a Limited Liability	an alternate name. If your LLC is a registered foreign LLC
	Construction, a Limited Liability	using an alternate name in California, you must enter the
	Company”).	using an alternate name in California, you must enter the
	Company”).	complete alternate name.
		complete alternate name.

2.	Enter the 12-digit Entity (File) Number	• The 12-digit Entity (File) Number is provided by the Secretary
	issued to the LLC by the California	of State above the file stamp at the top of the LLC’s
	Secretary of State at the time of	registration document filed with the California Secretary of
	registration.	State or if filed electronically, in the top section, below the
		Entity Name.
		• Secretary of State Records can be accessed online through
		our Business Search at BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. While
		searching the Business Search, be sure to identify your LLC
		correctly including the jurisdiction that matches your LLC.

3.	If formed outside of California, enter the	• The jurisdiction must match the Secretary of State’s records.
	state, foreign country or other place where	• Secretary of State Records can be accessed online through
	the LLC is organized.	• Secretary of State Records can be accessed online through
	the LLC is organized.	our Business Search at BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. While
		our Business Search at BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. While
		searching the Business Search, be sure to identify your LLC
		correctly including the jurisdiction that matches your registered
		foreign LLC.
		• If the LLC is formed in California, leave Item 3 blank.

LLC-12 - Instructions (REV 11/2020)	2020 California Secretary of State
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4a.	Enter the complete street address, city,	• The complete street address is required, including the
	state and zip code of the LLC’s principal	street name and number, city, state and zip code.
	office.	• Address must be a physical address.
		• Address must be a physical address.
		• Do not enter a P.O. Box address, an “in care of” address, or
		abbreviate the name of the city.

4b.	If different from the address in Item 4a,	• This address will be used for mailing purposes and may be
	enter the complete mailing address, city,	a P.O. Box address or “in care of” an individual or entity.
	state and zip code of the LLC.	• Do not abbreviate the name of the city.
		• Do not abbreviate the name of the city.

4c.	• If the LLC is formed in California, enter	• The complete street address is required, including the
	the complete street address, city and zip	street name and number, city and zip code.
	code of the office in California, if different	• Address must be a physical address in California.
	from Item 4a.	• Do not enter a P.O. Box address, an “in care of” address, or
	• If the LLC is formed outside of
	• If the LLC is formed outside of	abbreviate the name of the city.
	California, enter the complete street	abbreviate the name of the city.
	California, enter the complete street
	address, city and zip code of the principle	• If Item 4a is an address in California leave Item 4c blank
	business office in California, if any.	and proceed to Item 5.

5.	Enter the name and complete business or	• If the LLC has more than one manager or member, enter
	residential address of any manager(s),	the name(s) and address(es) of the additional mangers or
	appointed or elected in accordance with	members on Form LLC-12A.
	the Articles of Organization or Operating	• Please do not abbreviate the name of the city.
	Agreement, or if no manager(s) has been	• Please do not abbreviate the name of the city.
	Agreement, or if no manager(s) has been
	so elected or appointed, the name and	• Review your Articles of Organization or any amendments
	business or residential address of each	thereto, to determine if the LLC is run by a single manager,
	member.
	member.	more than one manager or by its member(s).
		• Every LLC is required to have at least one
		manager/member.
		• A member(s) is the owner of the LLC similar to a
		shareholder(s) in a corporation.

6.	The LLC must have an Agent for Service	• An Agent for Service of Process is responsible for accepting
6.	of Process.
	of Process.	legal documents (e.g. service of process, lawsuits,
		legal documents (e.g. service of process, lawsuits,
	There are two types of Agents that can be	subpoenas, other types of legal notices, etc.) on behalf of
	named:	the LLC.
	• an individual (e.g. member, manager, or	• You must provide information for either an individual OR a
	any other individual) who resides in
	any other individual) who resides in	registered corporate agent, not both.
	California with a physical California street	registered corporate agent, not both.
	California with a physical California street	• If using a registered corporate agent, the corporation must
	address; OR
	• a registered corporate agent qualified	have a current agent registration certificate on file with the
	with the California Secretary of State.	California Secretary of State as required by Section 1505.

6a & b.	If Individual Agent:	• The complete street address is required, including the
	• Enter the name of the agent for service of	street name and number, city and zip code.
	process and the agent’s complete	• Do not enter a P.O. Box address, an “in care of” address, or
	California street address, city and zip	abbreviate the name of the city.
	code.	• Many times, a small LLC will designate a member or
	• If an individual is designated as the	manager as the agent for service of process.
	agent, complete Items 6a and 6b ONLY.	• The individual agent should be aware that the name and the
	agent, complete Items 6a and 6b ONLY.	physical street address of the agent for service of process is
	Do not complete Item 6c.
		a public record, open to all (as are all the addresses of the
		LLC provided in filings).

LLC-12 - Instructions (REV 11/2020)	2020 California Secretary of State
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6c.	If Registered Corporate Agent:	• Before a corporation is designated as agent for the LLC,
	• Enter the name of the registered	that corporation must have a current agent registration
	corporate agent exactly as registered in	certificate on file with the California Secretary of State as
	corporate agent exactly as registered in	required by Section 1505 stating the address(es) of the
	California.	required by Section 1505 stating the address(es) of the
	California.	registered corporate agent and the authorized employees
	• If a registered corporate agent is	registered corporate agent and the authorized employees
	• If a registered corporate agent is	that will accept service of process of legal documents and
	designated as the agent, complete Item	that will accept service of process of legal documents and
	designated as the agent, complete Item	notices on behalf of the LLC.
	6c ONLY. Do not complete Items 6a	notices on behalf of the LLC.
	6c ONLY. Do not complete Items 6a	• Advanced approval must be obtained from a registered
	and 6b.	• Advanced approval must be obtained from a registered
	and 6b.	corporate agent prior to designating that corporation as
		corporate agent prior to designating that corporation as
		your agent for service of process.
		• No California or foreign corporation may register as a
		California corporate agent unless the corporation currently
		is authorized to engage in business in California and is in
		good standing on the records of the California Secretary of
		State.
		• Provide your Registered Corporate Agent’s exact name as
		registered with the California Secretary of State. To confirm
		that you are providing the exact name of the Registered
		Corporate Agent, go to
		https://businessfilings.sos.ca.gov/frmlist1505s.asp.

7.	Briefly describe the general type of
	business that is the principal business
	activity of the LLC.
8.	Enter the name and complete business or	• A chief executive officer may be in addition to members and
	residential address of the chief executive	managers but generally is the person that occupies the
	officer, if any.	highest level position in the LLC’s organization hierarchy in
		charge of managing the LLC.
9.	Type or print the date, the name and title of
	the person completing this form and sign
	where indicated.

Submission Cover Sheet (Optional): To make it easier to receive communication related to this document, including

the copy of the filed document, complete the Submission Cover Sheet. For the Return Address: enter the name of a

designated person and/or company and the corresponding mailing address. Please note: the Submission Cover Sheet will be treated as correspondence and will not be made part of the filed document.

Where to File: For faster service, this form can be filed online at bizfile.sos.ca.gov. The completed form along with the applicable fees can be mailed to Secretary of State, Statement of Information Unit, P.O. Box 944230, Sacramento, CA 94244-2300 or delivered in person (drop off) to the Sacramento office, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Legal Authority: General statutory filing provisions are found in Section 17702.09 unless otherwise indicated. All

statutory references are to the California Corporations Code, unless otherwise stated. Failure to file this Statement of Information by the due date will result in the assessment of a $250.00 penalty. (Sections 17713.07(b) and 17713.09;

California Revenue and Taxation Code section 19141.)

FTB Suspension/Forfeiture: If the LLC’s status is FTB suspended/forfeited, the status must be resolved with the

California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) for the LLC to be returned to active status. For revivor requirements, go to the FTB’s website at https://www.ftb.ca.gov or contact the FTB at (800) 852-5711 (from within the U.S.) or (916) 845-6500

(from outside the U.S.).

LLC-12 - Instructions (REV 11/2020)	2020 California Secretary of State
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Secretary of State

Business Programs Division

Statement of Information

1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

P.O. Box 944230, Sacramento, CA 94244-2300

Submission Cover Sheet

Instructions:

•Complete and include this form with your submission. This information only will be used to communicate with you in writing about the submission. This form will be treated as correspondence and will not be made part of the filed document.

•Make all checks or money orders payable to the Secretary of State.

•Standard processing time for submissions to this office is approximately 5 business days from receipt. All submissions are reviewed in the date order of receipt. For updated processing time information, go to www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/processing-dates.

Optional Copy and Certification Fees:

•If applicable, include optional copy and certification fees with your submission.

•For applicable copy and certification fee information, refer to the instructions of the specific form you are submitting.

Entity Information: (Please type or print legibly)

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Entity Number (if applicable):_____________________________________

Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Return Address: For written communication from the Secretary of State related to this document, or if purchasing a copy of the filed document enter the name of a person or company and the mailing address.

Name:		
Company:
Address:
City/State/Zip:		

Secretary of State Use Only

T/TR:

AMT REC’D: $

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Secretary of State	LLC-12
Statement of Information
Statement of Information
(Limited Liability Company)

IMPORTANT — This form can be filed online at bizfile.sos.ca.gov.
Read instructions before completing this form.
Filing Fee – $20.00
Copy Fees – First page $1.00; each attachment page $0.50;
Certification Fee - $5.00 plus copy fees		Above Space For Office Use Only
		Above Space For Office Use Only

1.Limited Liability Company Name (Enter the exact name of the LLC. If you registered in California using an alternate name, see instructions.)

2. 12-Digit Secretary of State Entity (File) Number

3. State, Foreign Country or Place of Organization (only if formed outside of California)

4. Business Addresses

a. Street Address of Principal Office - Do not list a P.O. Box		City (no abbreviations)		State	Zip Code

b. Mailing Address of LLC, if different than item 4a		City (no abbreviations)		State	Zip Code

c. Street Address of California Office, if Item 4a is not in California - Do not list a P.O. Box		City (no abbreviations)		State	Zip Code
				CA

	If no managers have been appointed or elected, provide the name and address of each member. At least one name and address
5. Manager(s) or Member(s)	must be listed. If the manager/member is an individual, complete Items 5a and 5c (leave Item 5b blank). If the manager/member is
5. Manager(s) or Member(s)	an entity, complete Items 5b and 5c (leave Item 5a blank). Note: The LLC cannot serve as its own manager or member. If the

	LLC has additional managers/members, enter the name(s) and address(es) on Form LLC-12A.

a. First Name, if an individual - Do not complete Item 5b		Middle Name	Last Name			Suffix

b. Entity Name - Do not complete Item 5a

c. Address		City (no abbreviations)		State	Zip Code

6.Service of Process (Must provide either Individual OR Corporation.)

INDIVIDUAL – Complete Items 6a and 6b only. Must include agent’s full name and California street address.

a. California Agent's First Name (if agent is not a corporation)	Middle Name	Last Name			Suffix

b. Street Address (if agent is not a corporation) - Do not enter a P.O. Box	City (no abbreviations)		State	Zip Code
			CA

CORPORATION – Complete Item 6c only. Only include the name of the registered agent Corporation.

c. California Registered Corporate Agent’s Name (if agent is a corporation) – Do not complete Item 6a or 6b

7. Type of Business

Describe the type of business or services of the Limited Liability Company

8. Chief Executive Officer, if elected or appointed

a. First Name	Middle Name	Last Name			Suffix

b. Address	City (no abbreviations)		State	Zip Code

9.By signing, I affirm under penalty of perjury that the information herein is true and correct and that I am authorized by California law to sign.

_____________________	____________________________________________________________	________________________	__________________________________
Date	Type or Print Name of Person Completing the Form	Title	Signature
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