Nevada Secretary of State NRS 88 FLP Instructions
Revised on: 7-1-15
BARBARA K. CEGAVSKE
Secretary of State
202 North Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201
(
775) 684-5708
Website: www.nvsos.gov
IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING FORM.
1. Name of the Foreign Limited Partnership: The name entered in item one should agree with the name of the limited
partnership as it appears on the partnership agreement, or as later amended and of record in the home state.
2. Name Being Registered to Transact Business: Enter the name under which the partnership is to be registered
and will be transacting business in Nevada. The name must contain the words “Limited Partnership,” or the initials
“L.P.” or “LP”. The name must be distinguishable from the name of a limited-liability company, limited partnership,
limited-liability limited partnership, limited-liability partnership, business trust or corporation already on file in this
office. A name may be reserved, if available, for 90 days by submitting a name reservation form with a $25.00 filing
fee. For details you may call (775) 684-5708, visit www.nvsos.gov, or write to the Secretary of State, 202 North Carson
Street, Carson City, NV 89701-4201. If it appears from the name and/or purpose of the entity being formed that it is to
be regulated by the Financial Institutions Division, Insurance Division, State Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors, State Board of Accountancy or Real Estate Division, the application will need to be approved by the
regulating agency before it is filed with the Office of the Secretary of State.
3. Formation and Domicile: Enter the date of organization and the state or country where formed.
4. Registered Agent: Persons wishing to file registration of partnership in the State of Nevada must designate a
person as a registered agent who resides or is located in this state. Every registered agent must have a street
address in the state of Nevada for the service of process, and may have a separate Nevada mailing address such as a
post office box, which may be different from the street address.
5. Office Address: Set forth the address of the office required to be maintained in the state of its organization by the
laws of that state or, if there is no such requirement, of the principal office of the foreign limited partnership.
6. General Partners: The name and address of each general partner must be set forth. Use a separate 8 ½ x 11
sheet as necessary for additional general partners.
7. Signature: Indicate the name and signature of the general partner executing the articles.
8. Registered Agent Acceptance: Registered agent must complete and sign certificate of acceptance at bottom of
form or attach a separate signed certificate of acceptance.
***IMPORTANT***
INITIAL LIST OF GENERAL PARTNERS: Pursuant to NRS 88.395, each corporation organized under the laws of this
state shall, on or before the last day of the first month after the filing of its certificate of registration, and annually
thereafter, file its list of general partners and registered agent. The initial list fee is $150.00. Forms will be mailed to
you upon the filing of your registration and annually thereafter to the entity’s registered agent.
COPIES: One file stamped copy of the registration will be returned at no additional charge. To receive a certified
copy, enclose an additional $30.00 per certification. A copy fee of $2.00 per page is required for each additional copy
generated when ordering 2 or more file stamped or certified copies. Appropriate instructions must accompany your
order. NRS 88.335 requires that a foreign limited partnership have at least one certified copy to be kept in the office of
the registered agent. The Secretary of State keeps the original filing.
CEREMONIAL CHARTER: Ceremonial (colored) charters are also available for an additional $100.00.
FILING FEE: $75.00 Filing fee is required. Filing may be expedited for an additional $125.00 expedite fee.
Filing may be submitted at the office of the Secretary of State or by mail at the following addresses:
Instructions for Foreign Limited
Partnership Registration
(PURSUANT TO NRS 88.575)
MAIN OFFICE:
Regular and Expedited Filings
SATELLITE OFFICE:
Expedited Filings
Only
Secretary of State – Las Vegas
Commercial Recordings Division
555 East Washington Ave, Suite 5200
Las Vegas NV 89101
Phone: 702-486-2880
Fax: 702-486-2888
New Filings Division
202 North Carson Street
Carson City NV 89701-4201
Phone: 775-684-5708
Fax: 775-684-7138