Brian P. Kemp
Secretary of State
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
CORPORATIONS DIVISION
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE
Suite 313 West Tower
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
(404) 656-2817
sos.georgia.gov/corporations
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
FOR FOREIGN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
IMPORTANT
Provide your e-mail address when
completing
this
form.
E-Mail:
NOTICE TO APPLICANT: PRINT PLAINLY OR TYPE REMAINDER OF THIS FORM
1.
Name of Limited Partnership Name Reservation Number (Optional)
Date business commenced (or proposed) in Georgia (NOTE: If date provided here is more than 30 days prior to the date the application is
received by the Secretary of State, a $500 penalty plus fees must be paid. Penalty is statutory and cannot be waived by Secretary of State.)
2.
Name of Filing Person Telephone Number
Address City State Zip Code
3.
Name of Limited Partnership in State or Country of Formation
Jurisdiction (Home State or Country) Date of Formation in Home State or Country
4.
Principal Office Mailing Address City State Zip Code
5.
Name of Registered Agent in Georgia
Registered Office Street Address in Georgia (post office box or mail drop not acceptable for registered office address)
GA
City County State Zip Code
6. Attach list providing name and business address of each general partner.
7.
Address where partnership records are maintained City State Zip Code
8. Effective Date: (Choose one) Upon filing Delayed effective date and/or time:
(A delayed effective date must be within 90 days of the filing date.)
9. NOTICE: Mail the following items to the Secretary of State at the above address
(1) This form;
(2) The attachment referenced in #6 above; and
(3) The filing fee of $225.00 payable to “Secretary of State.” Filing fees are non-refundable.
This application is executed by a general partner of the limited partnership. The limited partnership undertakes to keep its records at the
address shown in #7 above until its registration in Georgia is canceled or withdrawn. The limited partnership, in accordance with Title 14 of
the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, appoints the Secretary of State as agent for service of process if no agent has been appointed in
Georgia, or if appointed, the agent’s authority has been revoked or the agent cannot be served or found by the exercise of reasonable
diligence.
Signature of General Partner Date
Print Name
FORM 251
(Rev. 4/2015)
