Form 543A PDF Details

When navigating the complexities of updating a business's legal structure in Ohio, Form 543A emerges as a critical document for domestic limited liability companies (LLCs). This form, utilized for either amending or restating the articles of organization, serves as a bridge between a business's current operations and its future aspirations. The form itself is designed to streamline the process for businesses to ensure their records accurately reflect changes such as the company name, duration of existence, or any other material information initially filed with the Ohio Secretary of State. With options for regular processing or expedited services, businesses can choose the turnaround that best suits their timeline, acknowledging the impact of volume on processing times. Additionally, the form includes a preclearance option, providing a preliminary review to advise on the acceptability of the proposed filing, significantly reducing the likelihood of rejections due to non-compliance. Every detail, from the method of payment to the specifics of how to file and where to send the completed document, is meticulously outlined to assist businesses in successfully navigating the filing process. This thorough approach ensures businesses can confidently make necessary adjustments to their organizational structure with the Ohio Secretary of State, fostering legal compliance and operational fluidity.

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Form NameForm 543A
Form Length4 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out1 min
Other namesohio restatement, form 543a, ohio limited liability company amendment, ohio limited liability company certificate

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Toll Free: 877.767.3453 | Central Ohio: 614.466.3910

OhioSoS.gov | business@OhioSoS.gov

File online or for more information: OhioBusinessCentral.gov

Filing Form Cover Letter

Please return the approval certificate to:

Name (Individual or Business Name):

To the Attention of (if necessary):

Address:

 

City:

 

State

ZIP Code:

Phone Number:

E-mail Address:

Check here if you would like to receive important notices via e-mail from the Ohio Secretary of State's office regarding Business Services.

Check here if you would like to be signed up for our Filing Notification System for the business entity being created or updated by filing this form. This is a free service provided to notify you via e-mail when any document is filed on your business record.

Please make checks or money orders payable to: "Ohio Secretary of State"

Type of Service Being Requested: (PLEASE CHECK ONE BOX BELOW)

Regular Service: Only the filing fee listed on page one of the form is required and the filing will be processed in approximately 3-7 business days. The processing time may vary based on the volume of filings received by our office.

Expedite Service 1: By including an Expedite fee of $100.00, in addition to the regular filing fee on page one of the form, the filing will be processed within 2 business days after it is received by our office.

Expedite Service 2: By including an Expedite fee of $200.00, in addition to the regular filing fee on page one of the form, the filing will be processed within 1 business day after it is received by our office. This

service is only available to walk-in customers who hand deliver the document to the Client Service Center.

Expedite Service 3: By including an Expedite fee of $300.00, in addition to the regular filing fee on page one of the form, the filing will be processed within 4 hours after it is received by our office, if received by 1:00

p.m. This service is only available to walk-in customers who hand deliver the document to the Client Service Center.

Preclearance Filing: A filing form, to be submitted at a later date for processing, may be submitted to be examined for the purpose of advising as to the acceptability of the proposed filing for a fee of $50.00. The

Preclearance will be complete within 1-2 business days.

Form 543A

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Period of Existence

Form 543A Prescribed by:

Toll Free: 877.767.3453

Central Ohio: 614.466.3910

OhioSoS.gov

business@OhioSoS.gov

File online or for more information: OhioBusinessCentral.gov

For screen readers, follow instructions located at this path.

Mail this form to one of the following:

Regular Filing (non expedite)

P.O. Box 1329

Columbus, OH 43216

Expedite Filing (Two business day processing time. Requires an additional $100.00)

P.O. Box 1390

Columbus, OH 43216

Domestic Limited Liability Company Certificate of

Amendment or Restatement

Filing Fee: $50

Form Must Be Typed

(CHECK ONLY ONE (1) BOX)

(1)Domestic Limited Liability Company

Amendment (129-LAM)

Date of Formation

(MM/DD/YYYY)

(2)Domestic Limited Liability Company

Restatement (142-LRA)

Date of Formation

(MM/DD/YYYY)

The undersigned authorized representative of:

Name of Limited Liability Company

Registration Number

If box (1) Amendment is checked, only complete sections that apply. If box (2) Restatement is checked, all sections below must be completed.

The name of said limited liability company shall be:

Name must include one of the following words or abbreviations: "limited liability company," "limited," "LLC," "L.L.C.," "ltd." or "ltd"

This limited liability company shall exist for a period of:

Purpose

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By signing and submitting this form to the Ohio Secretary of State, the undersigned hereby certifies that he or she has the requisite authority to execute this document.

Required

Must be signed by a member, manager or other representative.

If authorized representative is an individual, then they must sign in the "signature" box and print their name in the "Print Name" box.

If authorized representative is a business entity, not an individual, then please print the business name in the "signature" box, an authorized representative of the business entity must sign in the "By" box and print their name in the "Print Name" box.

Signature

By (if applicable)

Print Name

Signature

By (if applicable)

Print Name

Signature

By (if applicable)

Print Name

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Instructions for Limited Liability Company Certificate of Amendment or

Restatement

This form should be used if you wish to file an amendment or restatement to the articles of organization for a domestic limited liability company.

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §1705.08, the articles of organization of a limited liability company may be amended at any time, but a certificate of amendment amending the articles of organization shall be filed within thirty days after the occurrence of any of the following: (1) the name of the limited liability company is changed; (2) the period of the limited liability company's duration is changed; or (3) any other information that is set forth in the articles of organization is changed. An authorized representative of the limited liability company must file an amendment upon discovering that a statement in the articles of organization was materially false when made or that any other information set forth in the articles of organization has changed making the articles materially inaccurate.

The articles of organization of a limited liability company may be restated at any time by filing a restatement of the articles of organization.

If you wish to file an amendment, please select box 1. If you wish to file a restatement, please select box 2. As required by Ohio Revised Code §1705.08 (C)(1)(b), indicate the date of the filing of the limited liability company's articles of organization that are being amended.

Name of Limited Liability Company

Indicate the name of the limited liability company and the registration number. If you choose to change the name of the limited liability company, the name must include one of the following: “limited liability company,” “limited,” “LLC,” “L.L.C.,” “ltd.” or “ltd”, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §1705.05.

Period of Existence

A period of existence may be provided but is not required. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §1705.04 (B), if a period of existence is not provided in the articles the limited liability company's period of existence is perpetual.

Purpose Clause

A purpose clause may be provided but is not required. As stated in Ohio Revised Code §1705.02, a limited liability company may generally “be formed for any purpose or purposes for which individuals lawfully may associate themselves.”

Additional Provisions

If the information you wish to provide for the record does not fit on the form, please attach additional provisions on a single-sided, 8 ½ x 11 sheet(s) of paper.

Signature(s)

After completing all information on the filing form, please make sure that page 2 is signed by at least one authorized representative of the limited liability company.

**Note: Our office cannot file or record a document that contains a social security number or tax identification number. Please do not enter a social security number or tax identification number, in any format, on this form.

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Last Revised: 06/2019

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