Nevada Secretary of State NRS 88 DLP 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 Limited Partnership: The name may NOT contain the name of a limited partner unless it is also the
name of a general partner or the corporate name of a corporate general partner, or the business of the limited
partnership was carried out under that name before the admission of the limited partner and may not include anything
that would imply that it was organized for any purpose other than that stated in the certificate. The name must contain
the words “Limited Partnership,” or 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 to the office of the Secretary of State. 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.
2. Location of Records Office: State the street address in Nevada where the location of the records required by
NRS 88.335 are maintained.
3. Registered Agent: Persons wishing to file a certificate of limited 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
4. Dissolution Date: State the latest date upon which the limited partnership is to dissolve.
5. General Partners: State the names and business addresses of each initial general partner. If there are more than
two general partners use 8 ½” x 11” white paper to list all remaining general partners and attach it to the certificate.
6. Organizers: State the names and business addresses of the organizers. Each organizer must sign the articles.
7. Registered Agent Acceptance: The registered agent must complete and sign the 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 limited partnership 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 limited partnership, 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 limited partnership and annually thereafter to the entity’s registered agent.
COPIES: One file stamped copy of the certificate 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 limited partnership have at least one copy of the certificate of limited partnership 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 Certificate of
Limited Partnership
(PURSUANT TO NRS CHAPTER 88)
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 89701-4120
Phone: 775-684-5708
Fax: 775-684-7138