Prepare, sign, submit with an original signature and filing fee This is the minimum information required. (This space for use by the Secretary of State only) STATE OF MONTANA APPLICATION for REGISTRATION of FOREIGN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (35-12-1302, MCA) 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.m t.gov Filing Fee: $20.00 24 Hour Priority Filing Add $20.00 1 Hour Expedite Filing Add $100.00 1. The name of the foreign limited partnership in state of origin: The name under which the foreign limited partnership proposes to register and transact business in Montana (if different from above). Must contain “limited partnership”, “l.p” “ or” “lp” “ designation.” 2. The state in which it was formed 3. The date of its formation: 4. The name and address of the Agent for service of process in Montana: Name: Street Address: Mailing Address: City: Montana Zip Code: Signature of Agent (Required) 5. Pursuant to 35-12-1302(4), MCA, the Secretary of State is appointed the agent of the foreign limited partnership for service of process if no agent has been appointed pursuant to 35-12-1302(3) or, if appointed, the agent's authority has been revoked or the agent cannot be found or served with the exercise of reasonable diligence. 6. The address of the office required to be maintained in the state of organization, or the address of the Principle Office: 7. The name and business address of each general partner: 8. The address of the office where a list of limited partners and capital contributions are kept: I, HEREBY SWEAR AND AFFIRM, under penalty of law, that the facts contained in this Application are true and submitted for the purposes of registering a Limited Partnership. Signature of General Partner Date American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com S:\BSB Final Documents\Forms\Application for registration of foreign limited partnership.doc Revised: 2/09/2007 Application for Registration of Foreign Limited Partnership HELP SHEET Complete this form before transacting business in the state of Montana as a foreign limited partnership. A foreign limited partnership may not file and defend any action, suit, or proceeding in any court in Montana before registering with the Secretary of State. (35-12-1307, MCA) 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. Item 1 If the name your business intends to transact business under in Montana is different than the business name used in other states, please list both. (35-12-1304, MCA) Item 5 Agent must be a resident of Montana, a domestic corporation, or a foreign corporation authorized to do business in Montana. (35-12-1302, MCA) Item 7 If listing general and limited partners please designate general from limited when listing their names and addresses. Please note, if a general partner is an entity name rather than an individual, that entity must be registered and in good standing with the Montana Secretary of State. This form must be signed by a general partner. 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 a certificate of registration to you once your document has been filed with our office. 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. There are important legal and accounting 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 to be sure that you understand the terms and procedures. 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. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com S:\BSB Final Documents\Forms\Application for registration of foreign limited partnership.doc Revised: 2/09/2007