Form GP-1 at a glance
What it is: Form GP-1 is the Statement of Partnership Authority of the State of California Secretary of State.
Who signs: Form GP-1 must be executed by at least two partners (Section 16105(c)).
A filled-in Form GP-1 example: a Nevada partnership lists its partners
How to fill out Form GP-1, box by box
Partnership Name
Item 1: Enter the name of the partnership.
Office Addresses
Item 2: Enter the complete street address of the principal office of the general partnership. Item 3: If any, and if different from Item 2, enter the complete street address of the principal office in California. Items 2 and 3 cannot be P.O. Boxes. Please do not enter a P.O. Box address or abbreviate the name of the city.
Item 4: If different from Items 2 or 3, enter the mailing address of the principal office. Please do not abbreviate the name of the city.
Names & Addresses of Partners
Items 5 and 6: The partnership must provide either of the following: (Item 5) the names and mailing addresses of all of the partners; OR (Item 6) the name and mailing address of an agent appointed and maintained by the partnership to provide the names and mailing addresses of all the partners pursuant to the provisions of Section 16303(b). Attach additional pages, if necessary.
Appointed Agent
If Item 5 was not completed, complete Item 6 with the name and mailing address of an agent appointed and maintained by the partnership who will maintain a list of the names and mailing addresses of all the partners. If Item 5 was completed, leave Item 6 blank and proceed to Item 7.
Authorized Partners
Item 7: Enter the names of all partners authorized to execute instruments transferring real property held in the name of the partnership. Attach additional pages, if necessary.
In order for a statement to be effective for real estate transfers, a certified copy of the statement issued by the Secretary of State must be recorded in the office for recording transfers of real properly.
Signature of partner
I certify under penalty of perjury that the contents of this document are true.
Enter the Signature of partner and the Type or Print Name of partner for each partner who signs.
If additional signature space is necessary, the dated signature(s) with verification(s) may be made on an attachment to this document.
More rules for Form GP-1
Item 8: Attach any other information to be included in the Statement of Partnership Authority, provided that the information is not inconsistent with law.
Unless otherwise provided in the Partnership Agreement, a person who files a Statement of Partnership Authority (Form GP-1) pursuant to Section 16105 shall promptly send a copy of the statement to every non-filing partner and to any other person named as a partner in the statement.
All attachments should be 8 ½” x 11”, one-sided and legible.
All submissions are reviewed in the date order of receipt, with online submissions given priority. For updated processing time information, visit www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/processing-dates.
Common questions about Form GP-1
Where do I file it?
For fastest service, file online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov. Secretary of State Business Programs Division Business Entities: 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; P.O. Box 944260, Sacramento, CA 94244-2600.
Are there fees?
A $70.00 filing fee must accompany this form (checked October 22, 2026). A non-refundable $15.00 handling fee is applicable for processing documents delivered in person (drop off) at the Sacramento office (checked October 22, 2026). In-person submissions (excluding Statements of Information): $15 special handling fee. Do not include a $15 special handling fee when submitting documents by mail (checked October 22, 2026). Make all checks or money orders payable to the Secretary of State.
Sources
[1] Form GP-1, Statement of Partnership Authority, State of California Secretary of State (the Official source link on this page).