Forms, Samples and Fees
Select the applicable entity type from the list below. Fees for all business entity filings and services can also be found on the Business Entities Fee Schedule (PDF).
- Corporations
- Limited Liability Companies
- Limited Partnerships
- General Partnerships
- Limited Liability Partnerships
- Other Business Filings
(Unincorporated Associations, Foreign Lending Institutions, Foreign Partnerships [other than foreign limited partnerships], and Foreign Associations [foreign business trusts])
- Business Entities Records Order Form (PDF)
(Use this form to order certificates, copies of filed documents and/or a status report.)
Reminder: All Filings and Contents are Available to the Public
Filings and information contained in filings you submit to the Secretary of State are public record, including names, phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing and street addresses, except as provided in statutes. To avoid issues related to identity theft you should avoid using and submitting confidential information in public filings unless specifically required by statute. The public can view information and download documents contained in the Secretary of State’s electronic records using digital search tools and information posted on the Secretary of State’s website. Also, please note that individuals and private companies use this public information to create third party access to these records.
For more information about privacy, please consult our FAQs Personal Information in Public Filings. More information on accessing public records is available through the Secretary of State's Guidelines for Access to Public Records.
Electronic Signatures
"Electronic signature" typically is defined as meaning an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record. An electronic signature may be as simple as typing in a name electronically, checking a box indicating an intent to sign or some similar process. However, electronic signatures only are permissible in electronic transactions between consenting parties. The use of an electronic signature requires the agreement of both parties to allow the use of the electronic signature and must be on a document that requires a signature and that is electronic.
Electronic signatures on filings submitted through the Secretary of State's online process are the only electronic signatures that are acceptable for filings with the Secretary of State. Computer generated signatures or fonts made to look like a signature printed on paper filings are not acceptable.
Digital Signatures
A digital signature is a type of electronic signature that requires specific security criteria to be met during the electronic transaction to ensure the signature is from the party it is supposed to be from. Digital signatures use a form of encryption as part of the signature process to ensure the signature cannot be duplicated or impersonated and require the receiving party to have the encryption key to decipher the signature.
Digital signatures are not acceptable for business entity filings made with the California Secretary of State.
| California Corporations (Filing Tips) | Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Articles of Incorporation - General Stock (Form ARTS-GS) (PDF - REV 04/2017) |
$100.00 |
| 2. | Articles of Incorporation - Close (Form ARTS-CL) (PDF - REV 04/2017) |
$100.00 |
| 3. | Articles of Incorporation - Professional (Form ARTS-PC) (PDF - REV 04/2017) |
$100.00 |
| 4. | Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit Mutual Benefit (Form ARTS-MU) (PDF - REV 03/2017) |
$ 30.00 |
| 5. | Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit Public Benefit (Form ARTS-PB-501(c)(3)) (PDF - REV 04/2018) |
$ 30.00 |
| 6. | Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit Religious (Form ARTS-RE) (PDF - REV 04/2018) |
$ 30.00 |
| 7. | Articles of Incorporation - Common Interest Development (Form ARTS-CID) (PDF - REV 04/2017) |
$ 30.00 |
| 8. | Certificate of Amendment - Stock (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
$ 30.00 |
| 9. | Certificate of Amendment - Nonprofit (PDF - REV 01/2016) |
$ 30.00 |
| 10. | Certificate of Amendment - Corporate Name Change Only – Stock (Form AMDT-STK-NA) (PDF - EST 09/2016) |
$ 30.00 |
| 11. | Certificate of Amendment - Corporate Name Change Only – Nonprofit (Form AMDT-NP-NA) (PDF - EST 09/2016) |
$ 30.00 |
| 12. | Restated Articles of Incorporation - Stock (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
$ 30.00 |
| 13. | Restated Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit (PDF - REV 01/2016) |
$ 30.00 |
| 14. |
Restated Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation to General Stock Corporation (Form RST MU-GS) Form RST MU-GS changes a Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation to a Stock Corporation. |
$ 70.00 |
| 15. | Registered Corporate Agent for Service of Process Certificate (Form 1505) (PDF - REV 05/2017) |
$ 30.00 |
| 16. | Statement by Common Interest Development Association (Form SI-CID) (PDF - REV 01/2014) |
$ 15.00 |
| 17. | Statement of Information - Nonprofit (Form SI-100) (PDF - REV 01/2017) The required Statement of Information for most corporations can be submitted electronically and is generally processed in one business day. Refer to Information Requests to order copies after filing. |
$ 20.00 |
| 18. |
Statement of Information - Stock (Form SI-550) (PDF - REV 01/2017): Form SI-550 must be used when filing the FIRST Statement of Information (due within 90 days after registration with the California Secretary of State) and when ANY information has changed since the last complete Statement of Information was filed. Form SI-550 cannot be filed unless the form is FULLY completed, including the Agent for Service of Process. If the corporation has more than one director, enter the name(s) and addresses of the additional directors on the Attachment to Statement of Information (Form SI-550A) and submit Form SI-550A together with Form SI-550. Form SI-550 replaces/supersedes Form SI-200. Statement of No Change (Form SI-550 NC) (PDF - REV 01/2017): In order to use Form SI-550 NC during the applicable filing period, a FULLY completed Statement of Information must have been filed in the past. Form SI-550 NC CANNOT be filed outside of the applicable filing period. See Filing Schedule for the applicable filing period.. The required Statement of Information or Statement of No Change for most corporations can be submitted electronically and is generally processed in one business day. Refer to Information Requests to order copies after filing. |
$ 25.00 |
| 19. | Resignation of Agent for Service of Process (Form RA-100) (PDF - REV 04/2017) |
No Fee |
| 20. | Corporate Disclosure Statement (Form SI-PT) (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
No Fee |
| 21. |
Certificate of Election - Stock (Form ELEC STK) To put all on notice that the corporation has elected to wind up and dissolve, a California stock corporation must complete the Certificate of Election to Wind Up and Dissolve (Form ELEC STK). Certificate of Dissolution - Stock (Form DISS STK) To terminate (dissolve) a California stock corporation, complete the Certificate of Dissolution (Form DISS STK). Short Form Dissolution Certificate - Stock (Form DSF STK) If a California stock corporation incorporated within the last twelve (12) months, and the corporation meets all remaining requirements listed in Form DSF STK, the corporation may file Form DSF STK. If Form DSF STK is filed, Form ELEC STK and Form DISS STK are not required. |
No Fee |
| 22. | Nonprofit Certificate of Election (Form ELEC NP) (PDF - REV 05/2017) |
No Fee |
| 23. | Nonprofit Certificate of Dissolution (Form DISS NP) (PDF - REV 05/2017) |
No Fee |
| 24. |
Nonprofit Short Form Dissolution Certificate (Form DSF NP) |
No Fee |
| 25. | Corporate Mergers (PDF - REV 01/2016) (mergers between corporations only) |
$100.00 |
| 26. | Interspecies Mergers (Form OBE MERGER-1) (PDF - REV 01/2016) (merger between corporations & other business entities) |
$150.00 |
| 27. | Conversions (conversion to a domestic other business entity OR conversion from a foreign corporation or a domestic or foreign other business entity- refer to conversions for the applicable conversion document/form) |
$150.00 |
| 28. | California Insurer Statement of Redomestication (Form RDOM-1) (PDF - REV 01/2018) |
No Fee |
| 29. | Substituted Service of Process (on a corporation, for each corporation named) |
$ 50.00 |
| 30. | Name Reservations (information and name reservation request form) |
$ 10.00 |
| 31. | Information Requests (information, fees and records order form for requesting certificates, copies and status reports) |
- - |
| 32. | Special Handling & Preclearance and Expedited Filing Services (information about service options and associated fees) |
- - |
| Foreign Corporations (Filing Tips) | Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation - Stock (Form S&DC-S/N) (PDF - REV 03/2017) |
$100.00 |
| 2. | Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation - Professional (Form S&DC-PC) (PDF - REV 03/2017) |
$100.00 |
| 3. | Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation - Insurer (Form S&DC-INS) (PDF - REV 03/2017) |
$100.00 |
| 4. | Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation - Nonprofit (Form S&DC S/N) (PDF - REV 03/2017) |
$ 30.00 |
| 5. | Amended Statement by Foreign Corporation (Form ASDC) (PDF - REV 05/2017) |
$ 30.00 |
| 6. | Registered Corporate Agent for Service of Process Certificate (Form 1505) (PDF - REV 05/2017) |
$ 30.00 |
| 7. |
Statement of Information - Foreign (Form SI-550) (PDF - REV 01/2017): Form SI-550 must be used when filing the FIRST Statement of Information (due within 90 days after registration with the California Secretary of State) and when ANY information has changed since the last complete Statement of Information was filed. Form SI-550 cannot be filed unless the form is FULLY completed, including the Agent for Service of Process. Form SI-550 replaces/supersedes Form SI-350. Statement of No Change (Form SI-550 NC) (PDF - REV 01/2017): In order to use Form SI-550 NC during the applicable filing period, a FULLY completed Statement of Information must have been filed in the past. Form SI-550 NC CANNOT be filed outside of the applicable filing period. See Filing Schedule for the applicable filing period.. The required Statement of Information or Statement of No Change for most corporations can be submitted electronically and is generally processed in one business day. Refer to Information Requests to order copies after filing. |
$ 25.00 |
| 8. | Resignation of Agent for Service of Process (Form RA-100) (PDF - REV 04/2017) |
No Fee |
| 9. | Corporate Disclosure Statement (Form SI-PT) (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
No Fee |
| 10. | Certificate of Surrender (Form SURC) (PDF - REV 01/2017) |
No Fee |
| 11. | Corporate Mergers (PDF - REV 01/2016) (mergers between corporations only) |
$100.00 |
| 12. | Interspecies Mergers (Form OBE MERGER-1) (PDF - REV 01/2016) (mergers between corporations & other business entities) |
$150.00 |
| 13. | Conversions (conversion to a domestic stock corporation or other business entity - refer to conversions for the applicable conversion document/form & filing fee) |
- - |
| 14. | Registration of Corporate Name by Foreign Corporation (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
$ 50.00 |
| 15. | Certificate of Cancellation of Foreign Name Registration (PDF - EST 12/2014) |
No Fee |
| 16. | Substituted Service of Process (on a corporation, for each corporation named) |
$ 50.00 |
| 17. | Name Reservations (information and name reservation request form) |
$ 10.00 |
| 18. | Information Requests (information, fees and records order form for requesting certificates, copies and status reports) |
- - |
| 19. | Special Handling & Preclearance and Expedited Filing Services (information about service options and associated fees) |
- - |
- California (domestic) Limited Liability Companies
- Foreign (out-of-state or out-of-country) Limited Liability Companies
| California Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) (Filing Tips) | Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) LLC Formations can be submitted electronically through the California Secretary of State's bizfile California portal at bizfile.ca.gov. |
$ 70.00 |
| 2. | Certificate of Amendment (Form LLC-2) (PDF - REV 11/2017) |
$ 30.00 |
| 3. | Restated Articles of Organization (Form LLC-10) (PDF - REV 11/2017) |
$ 30.00 |
| 4. | Certificate of Correction (Form LLC-11) (PDF - REV 12/2014) |
$ 30.00 |
| 5. |
Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) (PDF - REV 01/2018): Form LLC-12 must be used when filing the FIRST Statement of Information (due within 90 days after registration with the California Secretary of State) and when ANY information has changed since the last complete Statement of Information was filed. Form LLC-12 cannot be filed unless the form is FULLY completed, including the Agent for Service of Process. If the limited liability company has more than one manager or member, enter name(s) and addresses of the additional managers or members on the Attachment to Statement of Information (Form LLC-12A) and submit Form LLC-12A together with Form LLC-12. Form LLC-12 replaces/supersedes Form LLC-12R. Statement of No Change (Form LLC-12NC) (PDF - REV 01/2018): In order to use Form LLC-12NC during the applicable filing period, a FULLY completed Statement of Information must have been filed in the past. Form LLC 12NC CANNOT be filed outside of the applicable filing period. See Filing Schedule for the applicable filing period.. The required Statement of Information for all LLCs can be submitted electronically and is generally processed in one business day. Refer to Information Requests to order copies after filing. |
$ 20.00 |
| 6. | Resignation of Agent for Service of Process (Form RA-100) (PDF - REV 04/2017) |
No Fee |
| 7. |
Certificate of Dissolution (Form LLC-3) To dissolve (i.e., elect to wind up) a California LLC, file Form LLC-3. To complete the cancellation process, the LLC also must file a Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-4/7). Note: Form LLC-3 is not required when the vote to dissolve was made by all of the members and that fact is noted on Form LLC-4/7. Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-4/7) To terminate a California LLC, file Form LLC-4/7. Note: If the vote to dissolve was not made by all of the members, a Certificate of Dissolution (Form LLC-3) must be filed prior to or together with Form LLC-4/7. Short Form Cancellation Certificate (Form LLC-4/8) If a California LLC was organized within the last twelve (12) months, and the LLC meets all remaining requirements listed in Form LLC-4/8, the LLC may file Form LLC-4/8. If Form LLC-4/8 is filed, Form LLC-3 and Form LLC-4/7 are not required. |
No Fee |
| 8. | Certificate of Continuation (Form LLC-8) (PDF - REV 10/2014) |
$ 30.00 |
| 9. | Limited Liability Company Mergers (Form OBE MERGER-1) (PDF - REV 01/2016) (mergers between LLCs only) |
$ 70.00 |
| 10. | Interspecies Mergers (Form OBE MERGER-1) (PDF - REV 01/2016) (mergers between LLCs & other business entities) |
$150.00 |
| 11. | Conversions (conversion to or from a foreign LLC or a domestic or foreign other business entity - refer to conversions for the applicable conversion document/form & filing fee) |
- - |
| 12. | Substituted Service of Process (on an LLC, for each LLC named) |
$ 50.00 |
| 13. | Name Reservations (information and name reservation request form) |
$ 10.00 |
| 14. | Information Requests (information, fees and records order form for requesting certificates, copies and status reports) |
- - |
| 15. | Special Handling & Preclearance and Expedited Filing Services (information about service options and associated fees) |
- - |
| Foreign Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) (Filing Tips) | Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Application to Register (Form LLC-5) (PDF - REV 01/2017) |
$ 70.00 |
| 2. | Name Change Amendment (Form LLC-6) (PDF - REV 11/2017) |
$ 30.00 |
| 3. | Certificate of Correction (Form LLC-11) (PDF - REV 12/2014) |
$ 30.00 |
| 4. |
Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) (PDF - REV 01/2018): Form LLC-12 must be used when filing the FIRST Statement of Information (due within 90 days after registration with the California Secretary of State) and when ANY information has changed since the last complete Statement of Information was filed. Form LLC-12 cannot be filed unless the form is FULLY completed, including the Agent for Service of Process. If the limited liability company has more than one manager or member, enter name(s) and addresses of the additional managers or members on the Attachment to Statement of Information (Form LLC-12A) and submit Form LLC-12A together with Form LLC-12. Form LLC-12 replaces/supersedes Form LLC-12R. Statement of No Change (Form LLC-12NC) (PDF - REV 01/2018): In order to use Form LLC-12NC during the applicable filing period, a FULLY completed Statement of Information must have been filed in the past. Form LLC 12NC CANNOT be filed outside of the applicable filing period. See Filing Schedule for the applicable filing period.. The required Statement of Information for all LLCs can be submitted electronically and is generally processed in one business day. Refer to Information Requests to order copies after filing. |
$ 20.00 |
| 5. | Resignation of Agent for Service of Process (Form RA-100) (PDF - REV 04/2017) |
No Fee |
| 6. | Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-4/7) (PDF - REV 05/2017) |
No Fee |
| 7. | Limited Liability Company Mergers (Form OBE MERGER-1) (PDF - REV 01/2016) (mergers between LLCs only) |
$ 70.00 |
| 8. | Interspecies Mergers (Form OBE MERGER-1) (PDF - REV 01/2016) (mergers between LLCs & other business entity types) |
$150.00 |
| 9. | Conversions (conversion to a domestic LLC or other business entity - refer to conversions for the applicable conversion document/form & filing fee) |
- - |
| 10. | Substituted Service of Process (on an LLC, for each LLC named) |
$ 50.00 |
| 11. | Name Reservations (information and name reservation request form) |
$ 10.00 |
| 12. | Information Requests (information, fees and records order form for requesting certificates, copies and status reports) |
- - |
| 13. | Special Handling & Preclearance and Expedited Filing Services (information about service options and associated fees) |
- - |
- California (domestic) Limited Partnerships
- Foreign (out-of-state or out-of-country) Limited Partnerships
| California Limited Partnerships (LPs) (Filing Tips) | Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Certificate of Limited Partnership (Form LP-1) (PDF - REV 01/2018) |
$ 70.00 |
| 2. | Amendment to Certificate of Limited Partnership (Form LP-2) (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
$ 30.00 |
| 3. | Restated Certificate of Limited Partnership (Form LP-10) (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
$ 30.00 |
| 4. | Certificate of Correction (Form LP-11) (PDF - REV 06/2016) |
$ 30.00 |
| 5. | Resignation of Agent for Service of Process (Form RA-100) (PDF - REV 04/2017) |
No Fee |
| 6. | Certificate of Cancellation (Form LP-4/7) (PDF - REV 01/2018) |
No Fee |
| 7. | Certificate of Revival (Form LP-7) (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
$ 30.00 |
| 8. | Certificate of Dissociation (Form LP-101) (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
$ 30.00 |
| 9. | Certificate of Withdrawal (Form LP-102) (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
$ 30.00 |
| 10. | Limited Partnership Mergers (Form OBE MERGER-1) (PDF - REV 01/2016) (mergers between LPs only) |
$ 70.00 |
| 11. | Interspecies Mergers (Form OBE MERGER-1) (PDF - REV 01/2016) (mergers between LPs & other business entities) |
$150.00 |
| 12. | Conversions (conversion to or from a foreign LP or a domestic or foreign other business entity - refer to conversions for the applicable conversion document/form & filing fee) |
- - |
| 13. | Substituted Service of Process (on an LP, for each LP named) |
$ 50.00 |
| 14. | Name Reservations (information and name reservation request form) |
$ 10.00 |
| 15. | Information Requests (information, fees and records order form for requesting certificates, copies and status reports) |
- - |
| 16. | Special Handling & Preclearance and Expedited Filing Services (information about service options and associated fees) |
- - |
| Foreign Limited Partnerships (LPs) (Filing Tips) | Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Application for Registration (Form LP-5) (PDF - REV 01/2018) |
$ 70.00 |
| 2. | Amendment to Application for Registration (Form LP-6) (PDF - REV 12/2014) |
$ 30.00 |
| 3. | Certificate of Correction (Form LP-11) (PDF - REV 06/2016) |
$ 30.00 |
| 4. | Resignation of Agent for Service of Process (Form RA-100) (PDF - REV 04/2017) |
No Fee |
| 5. | Certificate of Cancellation (Form LP-4/7) (PDF - REV 01/2018) |
No Fee |
| 6. | Limited Partnership Mergers (Form OBE MERGER-1) (PDF - REV 01/2016) (mergers between LPs only) |
$ 70.00 |
| 7. | Interspecies Mergers (Form OBE MERGER-1) (PDF - REV 01/2016) (mergers between LPs & other business entities) |
$150.00 |
| 8. | Conversions (conversion to a domestic LP or other business entity - refer to conversions for the applicable conversion document/form & filing fee) |
- - |
| 9. | Substituted Service of Process (on an LP, for each LP named) |
$ 50.00 |
| 10. | Name Reservations (information and name reservation request form) |
$ 10.00 |
| 11. | Information Requests (information, fees and records order form for requesting certificates, copies and status reports) |
- - |
| 12. | Special Handling & Preclearance and Expedited Filing Services (information about service options and associated fees) |
- - |
| General Partnerships (GPs) | Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Statement of Partnership Authority (Form GP-1) (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
$ 70.00 |
| 2. | Statement of Amendment/Cancellation (Form GP-7) (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
$ 30.00 |
| 3. | Resignation of Agent for Service of Process (Form RA-100) (PDF - REV 04/2017) |
No Fee |
| 4. | Statement of Denial (Form GP-2) (PDF - REV 01/2013) (denial of authority or status as a partner) |
$ 30.00 |
| 5. | Statement of Dissociation (Form GP-3) (PDF - REV 01/2013) (dissociation of a partner) |
$ 30.00 |
| 6. | Statement of Dissolution (Form GP-4) (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
No Fee |
| 7. | Statement of Merger (Form GP-6) (PDF - REV 01/2013) (mergers between partnerships or partnerships & foreign other business entities) |
$ 30.00 |
| 8. | Interspecies Mergers (Form OBE MERGER-1) (PDF - REV 01/2016) (mergers between partnerships & other business entities) |
$150.00 |
| 9. | Conversions (conversion to or from a domestic or foreign other business entity - refer to conversions for the applicable conversion document/form & filing fee) |
- - |
| 10. | Substituted Service of Process (on an GP, for each GP named) |
$ 50.00 |
| 11. | Information Requests (information, fees and records order form for requesting certificates, copies and status reports) |
- - |
| 12. | Special Handling & Preclearance and Expedited Filing Services (information about service options and associated fees) |
- - |
| Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) | Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Application to Register a Limited Liability Partnership (Form LLP-1) (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
$ 70.00 |
| 2. | Amendment to Registration (Form LLP-2) (PDF - REV 12/2014) |
$ 30.00 |
| 3. | Alternative Security Provision (Form LLP-3) (PDF - REV 01/2013) (initial filing) |
No Fee |
| 4. | Alternative Security Provision (Form LLP-3) (PDF - REV 01/2013) (annual confirmation) |
$ 30.00 |
| 5. | Resignation of Agent for Service of Process (Form RA-100) (PDF - REV 04/2017) |
No Fee |
| 6. | Notice of Change of Status (Form LLP-4) (PDF - REV 01/2013) |
$ 30.00 |
| 7. | Substituted Service of Process (on an LLP, for each LLP named) |
$ 50.00 |
| 8. | Information Requests (information, fees and records order form for requesting certificates, copies and status reports) |
- - |
| 9. | Special Handling & Preclearance and Expedited Filing Services (information about service options and associated fees) |
- - |
