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Washington
Limited Liability Company
See attached detailed instructions
Ƒ Filing Fee $175.00
Ƒ Filing Fee with Expedited Service $195.00
UBI Number:
CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
Chapter 25.15 RCW
ARTICLE 1
NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY:
____________________________________________________________________________
(Must contain one of the following designations: Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Co or one of these
abbreviations: L.L.C. or LLC
ARTICLE 2
ADDRESS OF THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS:
Street Address______________________________City___
__________State
____Zip__________
PO Box____________________________________City___
__________State
____Zip__________
ARTICLE 3
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FORMATION: (Please check one of the following)
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Upon filing by the Secretary of State
Specific Date: __________________ (Specified effective date must be within 90 days AFTER the
Certificate of Formation has been filed by the Office of the Secretary of State)
ARTICLE 4
TENURE: (Please check one of the following and indicate the date if applicable)
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Perpetual existence
Specific term of existence _______________ (Number of years or date of termination)
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ARTICLE 5
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE WASHINGTON STATE REGISTERED AGENT:
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Physical Location Address (required):
______________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________________ WA Zip Code ____________
Mailing or Postal Address (optional):
_______________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________________ WA Zip Code _____________
CONSENT TO SERVE AS REGISTERED AGENT:
I consent to serve as Registered Agent in the State of Washington for the above named Limited Liability
Company. I understand it will be my responsibility to accept Service of Process on behalf of the Limited
Liability Company; to forward mail to the Limited Liability Company; and to immediately notify the Office of the
Secretary of State if I resign or change the Registered Office Address.
X___________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Registered Agent
Printed Name
Date
ARTICLE 6
NAME, ADDRESS AND SIGNATURE OF EACH EXECUTOR:
(If necessary, attach additional names, addresses and signatures)
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________City___________________State
_Zip Code_______
X_______________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Executor
Printed Name
Date
This document is hereby executed under penalties of perjury, and is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________City___________________State
_Zip Code_______
X_______________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Executor
Printed Name
Date
This document is hereby executed under penalties of perjury, and is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.
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INSTRUCTIONS - CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
Please complete all sections of the Certificate of Formation. USE DARK INK ONLY
Article 1:
Enter the name of the Limited Liability Company (LLC). In accordance with RCW 25.15.010 a LLC name must
contain the words Limited Liability Company, the words Limited Liability Co., or the abbreviation L.L.C. or LLC.
A Limited Liability Company name must be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State from any
other formally organized entity registered with the Secretary of State’s office, such as corporations, limited
liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. It is advised that you contact the
Secretary of State to check for name availability before filing.
Article 2:
Enter the address of the Limited Liability Company’s principle place of business.
Article 3:
Choose either upon filing by the Secretary of State or you may indicate an effective date. The effective date
can be up to 90 days AFTER filing of the Certificate of Formation by the Office of the Secretary of State.
Article 4:
Perpetual (i.e. ongoing until dissolved) or list a specific date or a specific number of years.
Article 5:
All Limited Liability Companies must have a registered agent in Washington State. The registered agent may
be an individual who is a resident of Washington State, or a business entity registered with the Secretary of
State’s office. The agent must have a physical address in Washington State where they can be located. An
alternative mailing address may be used in addition to the physical address. The mailing address must also be
in Washington State. The registered agent must print their name and sign the consent to serve as
registered agent.
Article 6:
The Executor is the person(s) forming the Limited Liability Company. Please list the full name and address of
each Executor. All Executors must sign the Certificate of Formation.
Additional Information:
You may attach any optional provisions to this certificate (please do not attach operating agreements or
minutes, these items are not filed with this office).
FEES: The filing fee for the Certificate of Formation is $175.00 If expedited service is requested then include
an additional $20.00 and write “EXPEDITE” on the outside of the envelope. Make the checks or money orders
payable to “Secretary of State”. (Expedite fees are non-refundable)
Mail completed forms and payment to:
Secretary of State
Corporation Division
801 Capitol Way S
PO Box 40234
Olympia WA 98504-0234
If you have questions or need assistance, please visit the Corporation Division website at
www.secstate.wa.gov/corps or call 360-725-0377.
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