FILE ONE ORIGINAL (Two if you want a filed stamped copy returned to you.)FILING FEE: $250 - West Virginia LLP $500 - Foreign (out-of-state) LLP *Fee Waived for Veteran-owned organizationControl # * * * * We, the undersigned, hereby form, register or re-register (if applicable) a Limited Liability Partnership * * * * according to the provisions of West Virginia Code 24747B .1.The partnership hereby:2.The name of the limitedliability partnership is: and is organized under the laws of: Registers a West Virginia LLP Registers a foreign (out-of-state) LLP Re-registers a foreign (out-of-state) LLP West Virginia State of County: Zip Code: State: City: Street: 3.The address of the principal office of the partnership is: 4.If the address given in #3 is not inWV the address of a registeredoffice in this State is, if any: County: Zip Code: State: City: Street:5.The name and mailing address ofthe agent where notice for serviceof process is to be sent, if any, is: County: Zip Code: State: City: Street: 7.Website address of the business, if any (ex: yourdomainname.com): 6.E-mail address where business correspondence may be received: 8.The business purpose (activity) in which the partnership engages is [In the space below, describe the type of business activity which willbe conducted in West Virginia.]: *NOTE - "Professional" business organizations must attach to this statement of registration the Verificationof Eligibility (Form VOE ) authorized by your professional state licensing board (see attached instructions and CHECK BOX below). Professional business organizations: CHECK BOX indicating you have attached the state licensing board Verification of Eligibility (Form VOE) to this statement of registration if your profession meets the requirements as defined by Chapter 30 of the WV Code. See Section 8 of the attached instructions for a list of professions. Your application will be rejected if the VOE is not attached. Name:West Virginia Secretary of State Business & Licensing Division Tel: (304)558-8000 Fax: (304)558-8381 Website: www.wvsos.gov Form LLP-1 Rev. 12/2017STATEMENT OF REGISTRATION OF DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP STATEMENT OF REGISTRATION OF DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPPage 2Per WV Code 59-1-2(j) effective July 1, 2015, the registration fee is waived for entities that meet the requirements as a "veteran-owned" organization. See attached instructions to determine if the organization qualifies for this waiver. In addition, a "veteran-owned" entity will have four (4) consecutive years of Annual Report fees waived AFTER the organization's initial formation [see WV Code 59-1-2a(m) ].10.Is the organization a "veteran-owned" organization? b.Signature Information* (To be signed by one or more partners):I, the undersigned, acting as authorized partner on behalf of the partnership, do hereby affirm that the partnership has determined to register asa limited liability partnership, that the partnership will, as required by West Virginia Code 24747B-10-5 , carry at all times at least one milliondollars of liability insurance, and that the information contained in this application is true, to the best of my knowledge. Phone: a.Contact person to reach in case there is a problem with filing:11.Contact and Signature Information*: Name of Partner (Type or Print) Signature* Date*Important Legal Notice Regarding Signature: Per West Virginia Code 24731B-2-209 . Liability for false statement in filed record.If a record authorized or required to be filed under this chapter contains a false statement, one who suffers loss by reliance on the statement may recover damages for the loss from a person who signed the record or caused another to sign it on the person's behalf and knew the statement to be false at the time the record was signed. Important Note: This form is a public document. Please do NOT provide any personal identifiable information on this form such as social security number, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, tax identification or driver's license numbers.National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records 1 Archives Drive St. Louis, MO 63138 Toll free: 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272 Phone: 314-801-0800 www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-recordsYou may obtain a copy of your Veterans Affairs Form DD214 by contacting: Yes (If "Yes," attach Form DD214) No CHECK BOX indicating you have attached Veteran Affairs Form DD214 Effective JULY 1, 2015, to meet the requirements for a 223veteran-owned224 organization, the entity filing the registration mustmeet the following criteria per West Virginia Code 24759-1-2a :1.A 223veteran224 must be honorably discharged or under honorable conditions, and2.A 223veteran-owned business224 means a business that meets one of the following criteria:oIs at least fifty-one percent (51%) unconditionally owned by one or more veterans; oroIn the case of a publicly owned business, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the stock is unconditionally owned by one ormore veterans. 9.The requested effective date of this registration is(if specified, requested date may not be earlier thanfiling nor later than 60 days after filing in our office): the date and time of filing in the Secretary of State's Office. the following date and time. INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING WEST VIRGINIA LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP The West Virginia Legislature adopted S.B. 325 in the 1996 legislative session, expanding partnership law in West Virginia to allow registered limited liability partnerships, in addition to general partnerships and limited partnerships. The Act amends Chapter 47B of West Virginia Code. What's the difference between a partnership and a limited liability partnership? Registration - A 223partnership224 is 223an association of two or more persons to carry on as co-owners a business for profit224 according to WV Code 24747B-2-2 . A general partnership can exist without any registration, and even without specific intent of the partners to form a partnership. A partnership may become a limited liability partnership, on the other hand, only by filing a Statement of registration with the Secretary of State. Liability - In a general or limited partnership, all partners are liable jointly and severally for all obligations of the partnership unless otherwise agreed by the claimant or provided by law. [24747B-3-6(a) ] In a limited liability partnership, on the other hand, a partner is not personally liable for debts, obligations and liabilities of the partnership, except for 223the partner's own omissions, negligence, wrongful acts, misconduct or malpractice, or that of any person under the partner's direct supervision and control.224 [24747B-3-6(c) & (d) ] Insurance - A limited liability partnership is required to carry at all times at least one million dollars of liability insurance designed to cover the kinds of omissions, negligence, wrongful acts, misconduct and malpractice for which liability is limited by 24747B-10-5 . This requirement can be met by specifically designated and segregated deposits in trust or escrow or bank letter of credit or insurance company bond for the satisfaction of judgments against the partnership. What is the life of the limited liability partnership? Although a general partnership does not have to be registered with the Secretary of State or a county recording office to do business, the continuing authority to do business in West Virginia as a limited liability partnership depends on this registration and annual filing. Domestic LLPs - An LLP formed under the laws of West Virginia may begin at the time the filing is accepted, or at a specific future date not more than 60 days after filing with the Office of Secretary of State. It will continue its existence until it is voluntarily withdrawn (by filing a Statement of Withdrawal), or until it is administratively dissolved as a result of failure to pay the annual fee of $500. [24747B-10-1 ] Foreign LLPs - An LLP formed under the laws of another state or country will continue its authority to do business in the State from the date the filing is accepted for two years, at which time it may re