Sec State Form Llc 10 PDF Details

The Restated Articles of Organization (Form LLC-10), as set out by the California Secretary of State, plays a crucial role for limited liability companies (LLCs) seeking to update their foundational documents. This form facilitates significant changes to an LLC's initial Articles of Organization, which may include altering the company's name, its management structure, or other pivotal details as originally filed. Before undertaking this process, it’s strongly advised for LLC representatives to seek legal counsel to ensure their changes align with both their business objectives and legal requirements. Detailed instructions provided by the Secretary of State emphasize the necessity of a current Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) on file, a prerequisite designed to streamline the review process and minimize the risk of rejection. Moreover, the form stipulates specific conditions for submission, including the format and size of the document, signature requirements, and the procedure for electronic filing. These guidelines underscore the state's commitment to maintaining an updated and compliant registry of business entities. The form outlines fees associated with filing and additional charges for expedited services or in-person submissions, underscoring the financial aspect of compliance. Additionally, it clarifies the operational scope permitted under the California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, ensuring that LLCs operate within the bounds of state law. Accessibility is further supported through online filing options, reinforcing the state’s effort to streamline administrative processes for LLCs.

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Form NameSec State Form Llc 10
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Other namesLTD, LLC-10, LLC, RESTATED

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eForms Instructions BE (EST 11/2020)

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Instructions for Completing the

Restated Articles of Organization (Form LLC-10)

To restate the Articles of Organization of a limited liability company (LLC), you must file Restated Articles of Organization (Form LLC-10) with the California Secretary of State.

Before submitting the completed form, you should consult with a private attorney for advice about your specific business needs.

All LLCs must have a current Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) on file with the Secretary of State. To avoid a

potential rejection, it is recommended you file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) online at llcbizfile.sos.ca.gov/SI before submitting your Restated Articles of Organization (Form LLC-10).

You must file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) to change the LLC’s business address(es), or to change the

name or address of the LLC's manager(s) or agent for service of process, which can be filed online at llcbizfile.sos.ca.gov/SI.

To file this Form LLC-10, the LLC must be active on the records of the California Secretary of State. To check the status of the LLC, go to BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov.

Operating Agreements are to be maintained by the LLC and are not filed with the California Secretary of State.

Fees:

Filing Fee: The fee for filing the Restated Articles of Organization (Form LLC-10) is $30.00.

Faster Service Fee:

-Counter and guaranteed expedite services are available only for documents submitted in person (drop off) to our Sacramento office.

-Counter Drop Off: A separate, non-refundable $15.00 counter drop off fee is required if you submit in person (drop off) your completed document at our Sacramento office. The $15.00 counter drop off fee provides priority service over documents submitted by mail. The special handling fee is not refundable whether the document is filed or rejected.

-Guaranteed Expedite Drop Off: For more urgent submissions, documents can be processed within a guaranteed timeframe for a non-refundable fee instead of the counter drop off fee. For detailed information about

this faster processing service through our Preclearance and Expedited Filing Services, go to www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/service-options.

Copies: Upon filing, we will return one (1) plain copy of your filed document for free, and will certify the copy upon request and payment of a $5 certification fee. To obtain additional copies or certified copies of this filed Restated Articles of Organization, include payment for copy fees and certification fees at the time the Restated Articles of Organization is submitted. Additional 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 copy.

Payment Type: Check(s) or money orders should be made payable to the Secretary of State. Do not send cash by

mail. If submitting the document in person in our Sacramento office, payment also may be made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard®).

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

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

Articles of Organization (Form LLC-10) as follows:

Item

Instruction

Tips

 

 

 

1.

Enter the name of the LLC exactly as it

To ensure you have the exact name of the LLC, look to

 

appears on the records of the California

your registration document filed with the California

 

Secretary of State including the entity

Secretary of State and any name change amendments.

 

identifier (ex: “Jones & Company, LLC” or

 

 

“Smith Construction, a Limited Liability

 

 

Company”).

 

 

 

 

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2.

Enter the 12-digit Entity (File) Number

 To ensure you have the correct Entity (File) Number and

 

issued to the LLC by the California

exact name of the LLC, look to your registration

 

Secretary of State at the time of

document filed with the California Secretary of State and

 

registration.

any name change amendments.

 

 

 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 you are changing the name of the LLC

 California Corporations Code section 17701.08 requires:

 

listed in Item 1, enter the new name of the

 

- The LLC name must include: LLC, L.L.C., Limited

 

LLC exactly as you want it is to appear on

 

 

 

Liability Company, Limited Liability Co., Ltd.

 

the records of the California Secretary of

 

 

 

Liability Company, or Ltd Liability Co.

 

State including the entity identifier (ex:

 

 

 

- The LLC name may not include: bank, trust,

 

“Jones & Company, LLC” or “Smith

 

 

Construction, a Limited Liability Company”).

 

trustee, incorporated, inc.,corporation, or corp.

 

 

 

- The LLC name may not include: insurer, insurance

 

 

 

company, or any other words suggesting that the LLC

 

 

 

is in the business of issuing policies of insurance and

 

 

 

assuming insurance risks.

 

 

 

- The name is not likely to mislead the public and is

 

 

 

distinguishable from other LLCs of record or reserved

 

 

 

with the California Secretary of State.

 

 

 There are legal limitations on what name can be used

 

 

 

for the LLC. For general LLC name requirements and

 

 

 

restrictions or for information on reserving an LLC name

 

 

 

prior to submitting Form LLC-10, go to

 

 

 

www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/name-reservations.

 

 

 A name reservation is not required to submit Form LLC-10.

 

 

 A preliminary search of LLC names already of record

 

 

 

can be made online through our Business Search at

 

 

 

BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov.

Please note: The Business

 

 

 

Search is not intended to serve as a formal name

 

 

 

availability search. For information on checking or

 

reserving

 

 

 

a name, go to www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/name

-

 

 

 

reservations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Check the applicable box to indicate if the

 Every LLC is required to have at least one member. If

 

LLC will be managed by "one manager,"

no manager is appointed or elected, all members are

 

"more than one manager" or "all limited

managers.

 

liability company member(s)."

 A member(s) is the owner of the company similar to a

 

Only one box may be checked.

 

 

shareholder(s) in a corporation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The purpose statement is required. Do not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

alter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

 If applicable, list other article provisions

 You must file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) to

 

on only one side of a standard letter-

change the LLC’s business address(es), or to change the

 

sized piece of paper (8 1/2" x 11"),

name or address of the LLC's manager(s) or agent for

 

clearly marked as an attachment to Form

service of process, which can be filed online at

 

LLC-10 and attach the extra page(s) to

llcbizfile.sos.ca.gov/SI.

 

the completed Form LLC-10.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 List both the current text followed by the

 To avoid a potential rejection of your Form LLC-10, it is

 

 

new text as amended by this filing.

recommended that you file your Statement of Information

 

 

 

(Form LLC-12) online at llcbizfile.sos.ca.gov/SI before

 

 

 

submitting your Form LLC-10.

 

 

 

 

Signature

Sign and type or print the name of the

 If you need more space for signatures:

 

 

signor(s).

- Place the additional signatures on only one side of

 

 

 

 

Unless a greater number is provided for in

a standard letter-sized piece of paper (8 1/2" x 11")

 

 

the Articles of Organization, this Form

clearly marked as an attachment to Form LLC-10

 

 

LLC-10 must be signed by at least one

and attach the extra page(s) to the completed Form

 

 

manager, if the LLC is manager-managed

LLC-10.

 

 

 

 

 

or at least one member, if the LLC is

- All attachments are part of this document.

 

 

member-managed indicating the

 If Form LLC-10 is signed by a business entity, the person

 

 

information is true and correct.

 

 

who signs on behalf of the entity should note their name

 

 

 

 

Do not use a computer-generated

and position/title and the entity name. Example: If a

 

 

signature.

limited liability company ("Smith LLC") is the manager,

 

 

 

the signature of the person signing on behalf of the Smith

 

 

 

LLC should be reflected as Joe Smith, Manager of Smith

 

 

 

LLC, Manager.

 

 

 

 If Form LLC-10 is signed by a trust, the trustee should

 

 

 

sign as follows: ___________ , trustee for ___________

 

 

 

trust (including the exact name of the trust and date of

 

 

 

the trust, if applicable). Example: Mary Todd, trustee of

 

 

 

the Lincoln Family Trust (U/T 5-1-1994), Manager.

 

 

 

Multiple-Form LLC-10s with different signatures will be

 

 

 

returned without being filed – use only one form.

 

 

 

 

Legal Authority: General statutory filing provisions are found in Section 17702.02. All statutory references are to the California Corporations Code, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of Information: A Statement of Information must be filed with the California Secretary of State within 90 days after filing the Articles of Organization and every two years thereafter during the applicable filing period (Section 17702.09). A Statement of Information can be filed online at llcbizfile.sos.ca.gov/SI or by submitting Form LLC-12.

Additional Resources: For a list of other agencies you may need to contact to ensure proper compliance, go to

www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/resources. Note: The California Secretary of State does not license LLCs. For licensing requirements, please contact the city and/or county where the principal place of business is located and/or the state agency with jurisdiction over the activities of the LLC.

LLC-10 Instructions (REV 11/2020)

2020 California Secretary of State

 

bizfile.sos.ca.gov

Secretary of State

LLC-10

Restated Articles of Organization

 

of a Limited Liability Company (LLC)

 

IMPORTANT — Read Instructions before completing this

 

form. Filing Fee – $30.00

 

Copy Fees – First page $1.00; each attachment page $0.50;

 

Certification Fee - $5.00

 

Note: You must file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) to change the LLC’s

 

business address(es) or to change the name or address of the LLC's manager(s) or

 

agent for service of process, which can be filed online at llcbizfile.sos.ca.gov/SI.

Above Space For Office Use Only

 

1.LLC Exact Name (Enter the exact name on file with the California Secretary of State)

2.LLC 12-Digit Entity (File) Number (Enter the exact 12-digit Entity (File) Number issued by the California Secretary of State.)

3.New LLC Name (If Amending) (See Instructions – Only complete Item 3, if you are changing the name of your LLC on file with the California Secretary of State. List the proposed new LLC name exactly as it is to appear on the records of the California Secretary of State. The name must contain an LLC identifier such as LLC or L.L.C. “LLC” will be added, if not included.)

4.Management (Select only one box)

The LLC will be managed by:

One Manager

More than One Manager

All LLC Member(s)

5.Purpose Statement (Do not alter Purpose Statement.)

The purpose of the limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be organized under the California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.

6.Additional Articles set forth on attached pages, if any, are incorporated herein by reference and made part of this Form LLC-10. (All attachments should be 8½ x 11, one-sided, legible and clearly marked as an attachment to this form LLC-10.)

Signature

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.

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