STATE OF MONTANA Prepare, sign, submit with an original signature and filing fee. This is the minimum information required. (This space for Secretary of State use only) APPLICATION for REGISTRATION or RENEWAL of FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP MAIL: BRAD JOHNSON PHONE: FAX: WEB SITE: Secretary of State P.O. Box 202801 Helena, MT 59620-2801 (406)444-3665 (406)444-3976 sos.mt.gov Filing Fee: $20.00 24 Hour Priority Filing Add $20.00 1 Hour Expedite Filing Add $100.00 PLEASE CHECK ONE BOX: Registration of LLP (35-10-710, MCA) $20.00 Renewal of LLP (30-13-206, MCA) $20.00 1. The Limited Liability Partnership name is (must include "Limited Liability Partnership", "LLP" or, if professional, "Professional Limited Liability Partnership" or "PLLP") 2. Description of the business transacted: 3. The State or Country of Jurisdiction is: 4. The address of LLP is: Mailing Address: City: 5. State: Zip Code: List the names and addresses of all the partners: (At least two partners must be listed. For additional names, attach a separate sheet of paper.) I HEREBY SWEAR AND AFFIRM, • • • Under penalty of law, that the facts contained in this Application are true. I further appoint the Montana Secretary of State to serve as the Montana agent for service of process for the above identified LLP. I further certify that all listed partners that are entities other than individuals are registered with their state or country of jurisdiction. Signature of Applicant Date of Application NOTE: There are important legal and accounting procedures and implications with respect to this corporate action. Suitable legal and accounting advice should be secured before submission. The Secretary of State’s office encourages that such advice be sought prior to filling out forms and to be sure that you understand the terms and procedures. S:\SHARE\Ely\BSB\Forms\llp\17-Registration_or_Renewal_of_Foreign_Limited_ Liability_Partnership.docs Revised: 10/1/2003 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com Application for Registration or Renewal of Foreign LLP HELP SHEET You may request 24 hour priority filing of your document. Simply mark the “24 hour priority filing” box and include an additional $20.00 with your filing fee. You may request 1 hour expedite filing of your document. Simply mark the “1 hour expedite filing” box and include an additional $100.00 with your filing fee. Please type or clearly print the requested information. ITEM 1. When listing the name to be registered, please type or print clearly, emphasizing the spaces in the name, especially between initials. The business name of a LLP must include terminology to indicate its limited liability status such as "Limited Liability Partnership" or "LLP" or, if professional, "Professional Limited Liability Partnership" or "PLLP". ITEM 3. If mailing address changes, be sure to notify the Secretary of State's office as this listing is used to notify the applicant of needed renewals. Upon completion, mail this form with an ORIGINAL SIGNATURE and the correct filing fee to the Secretary of State, PO Box 202801, Helena, MT 59620-2801. Make checks payable to Secretary of State. The Secretary of State will send an acknowledgement letter once your document has been filed with our office. Registration of Limited Liability Partnerships are required to renew every five years. (30-13-206, MCA) If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the Secretary of State, Business Services Bureau at (406) 444-3665. All information provided, including names and addresses of officers and directors, will be made available on the Secretary of State’s web site or upon request. Please be advised that the Business Services Bureau of the Montana Secretary of State will process your business documents within 10 working days of initial receipt. During this period if it’s determined that your document doesn’t meet statutory requirements, a letter outlining the deficiencies will be returned to the original submitter. If the document is complete and correct, the document will be filed and an acknowledgment copy showing completion returned to the original submitter. S:\SHARE\Ely\BSB\Forms\llp\17-Registration_or_Renewal_of_Foreign_Limited_ Liability_Partnership.doc Revised 10/01/2003 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com