NOTES:
Filing fee is $50. This document must be filed with the Secretary of State.
BUSINESS REGISTRATION DIVISION P.O.BOX 29622 RALEIGH, NC 27626-06222
(Revised August, 2017) Page 3 Form LP-04
Instructions for Completing Application for Registration as a
Foreign Limited Partnership
(Form LP-04)
1. Enter the name of the limited partnership exactly as it appears in the partnership agreement, or as later amended and of
the record in the home state or country. [G.S. § 59-902(a)(1)]
2. If the name of the limited partnership is unavailable for use in this State, enter the proposed name under which the
partnership is to register and transact business in North Carolina. The name must contain the words “Limited
Partnership,” or the abbreviation “L.P.” or “LP,” or the combination “Ltd. Partnership”. [G.S. §§ 55D-20 and 55D-22.]
3. Enter the state or country where the limited partnership was formed, the date of formation and period of duration. [G.S.
§ 59-902(a)(2) and (3).]
4. Enter the street address of the principal office. The mailing address of the principal office must also be entered if it is
different from the street address.
5. Enter the name of the registered agent. The registered agent may be an individual who resides in this State and whose
business office is identical with the registered office; a domestic corporation, nonprofit corporation, or limited liability
company whose business office is identical with the registered office; or a foreign corporation, foreign nonprofit
corporation, or foreign limited liability company authorized to transact business or conduct affairs in this State. If the
registered agent is an individual, enter the first name, middle initial, and last name. If the registered agent is a domestic
or foreign corporation, nonprofit corporation or limited liability company, enter the entity’s name. [G.S. §§ 55D-30
and 59-902(a)(5).]
6. Enter the street address of the registered office. The mailing address of the registered office must also be entered if it is
different from the street address.
7. Appointment of NC Secretary of State agent to receive service of process should the entity not have a registered agent
of record or the entity withdrawals from the State.
8. (Optional): The Department offers a free voluntary notification system for which you may choose to participate. If you
would like to receive this free service, please provide a business e-mail address in the space provided. Your
participation will not result in your e-mail address being viewable on our website. Participation will help us to prevent
identity theft in the event an unauthorized person submits a fraudulent document for filing in the name of the business
entity.
9. Enter the name and address of each general partner. [G.S. § 59-902(a)(8).] If additional sheets are used, please note on
those sheets which section the information refers to.
10. The limited partnership has the option to (1) attach a list of the names and addresses of all limited partners, or (2)
indicate the location of the office where such list exists and will be maintained for so long as the limited partnership
transacts business in this State. [G.S. § 59-902(a)(6).]
11. Option to create a foreign limited liability limited partnership or not. Choose one of the boxes. If an LLLP is
designated, then the name of the entity must have an applicable ending. [G.S. §§ 55D-20]
12. The document will be effective on the date and at the time of filing, unless a delayed date or an effective time (on the
day of filing) is specified. If a delayed effective date is specified without a time, the document will be effective at
11:59:59 p.m. on the day specified. If a delayed effective date is specified with a time, the document will be effective
on the day and time so specified. A delayed effective date may be specified up to and including the 90
th
day after the
day of filing.
SIGNATURE: This document must be executed by at least one general partner listed in the document.
