LLC-12NC - Instructions (REV 11/2020)
2020 California Secretary
of State
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Instructions for Completing the
Statement of Information No Change (Form LLC-12NC)
Every California and registered foreign limited liability company must file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-
12) with the California Secretary of State, within 90 days of registering with the California Secretary of State, every
two years thereafter during a specific 6-month filing period based on the original registration date, as described in the
chart below.
All Statements of Information for limited liability companies including a No Change can be filed online at
bizfile.sos.ca.gov.
A Statement of Information No Change may only be filed if there has been no change from the previous complete
Statement of Information filed with the California Secretary of State, and if filing within the required 6-month filing
window listed below.
Status of LLC: In order to file Form LLC-12NC, the status of the LLC must be active or suspended/forfeited on the
records of the California Secretary of State. The status of the LLC can be checked online on the Secretary of State’s
Business Search at BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. See the FTB Suspension/Forfeiture section below for information about
resolving an FTB suspended/forfeited status.
Fees: See chart below. Checks should be made payable to the Secretary of State.
Copies: To obtain a copy of this filed Statement of No Change, include payment for copy fees and certification fees
at the time this Statement of No Change is submitted. The copy fee is $1.00 per copy. For certified copies, there is
an additional $5.00 certification fee, per document. If you would like a free copy of your filed Statement of Information,
go to BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov.
Processing Dates: For current processing dates, go to www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/processing-dates.
Type of
Filing
Description Online/Form Fee
Initial Filing
The initial filing is due 90 days from the
entitys registration date.
File online at bizfile.sos.ca.gov.
(Form LLC-12)
$20.00
Required
Periodic
Filing
The periodic filing is due every two
years based on the entitys registration
date.
If the registration occurred in an even-
numbered year, the periodic filing is due
every even year.
If the registration occurred in an odd-
numbered year, the periodic filing is due
every odd year.
The filing period includes the registration
month and the immediately preceding
five (5) months.
File online at bizfile.sos.ca.gov.
(Form LLC-12, if changes have been
made)
Or
(Form LLC-12NC, if no changes since
the last complete Statement of
Information)
$20.00
No Fee
Statement
A Statement of Information is submitted
after the initial or required filing
requirements have been met to update
information including changes to the agent
for service of process.
File online at bizfile.sos.ca.gov.
(Form LLC-12)
No Fee
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Statutory Required 6 Month Filing Window for Limited Liability Companies
Month of Formation,
Registration or Conversion
Statement of Information
Applicable Filing Period
First Day of
Through Last Day of
January August January
February September February
March October March
April
November
April
May December May
June January June
July February July
August March August
September April September
October May October
November June November
December July December
If you are not
completing this form online, type or print legibly in black or blue ink. Complete the Statement of No
Change (Form LLC-12NC) a s follow s:
Item Instruction Tips
1.
company exactly as it appears on file with
the California Secretary of State, including
the entity ending (ex: “Jones & Company,
LLC” or “Smith Construction, a Limited
Liability Company”).
To ensure you have the exact name of the LLC, refer to
your registration document filed with the California
Secretary of State and any name change amendments.
Some foreign LLCs may have registered in California
using an alternate name. If your LLC is a registered
foreign LLC using an alternate name in California, you
must enter the complete alternate name.
2.
issued to the LLC by the California
Secretary of State at the time of
registration.
The 12-digit Entity (File) Number is provided by the
Secretary of State above the file stamp at the top of the
LLC’s registration document filed with the California
Secretary of State or if filed electronically, in the top
section, below the Entity Name.
Secretary of State Records can be accessed online
through our Business Search at
BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. While searching the
Business Search, be sure to identify your entity correctly
including the jurisdiction that matches your LLC.
3.
state, foreign country or other place where
the limited liability company is organized.
The jurisdiction must match the Secretary of State’s
records.
Secretary of State Records can be accessed online
through our Business Search at
BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. While searching the
Business Search, be sure to identify your LLC correctly
including the jurisdiction that matches your registered
foreign LLC.
If the LLC is formed in California, leave Item 3 blank.
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4. The No Change Statement must not be
altered.
If there have been any changes to the
information provided on the last complete
Statement of Information on file with the
Secretary of State, complete a new
Statement of Information (Form LLC-12)
online at bizfile.sos.ca.gov.
Submission Cover Sheet (Optional): To make it easier to receive communication related to this document, including
the copy of the filed document, complete the Submission Cover Sheet. For the Return Address: enter the name of a
designated person and/or company and the corresponding mailing address. Please note: the Submission Cover Sheet
will be treated as correspondence and will not be made part of the filed document.
Where to File: For faster service, this form can be filed online at bizfile.sos.ca.gov. The completed forms along with the
applicable fees can be mailed to Secretary of State, Statement of Information Unit, P.O. Box 944230, Sacramento, CA
94244-2300 or delivered in person (drop off) to the Sacramento office, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Legal Authority: General statutory filing provisions are found in Section 17702.09, unless otherwise indicated. All
statutory references are to the California Corporations Code, unless otherwise stated. Failure to file this Statement of No
Change or a completed Statement of Information by the due date will result in the assessment of a $250.00 penalty.
(Sections 17713.07(b) and 17713.09; California Revenue and Taxation Code section 19141.)
FTB Suspension/Forfeiture: If the LLC’s status is FTB suspended/forfeited, the status must be resolved with the
California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) for the LLC to be returned to active status. For revivor requirements, go to the
FTB’s website at https://www.ftb.ca.gov or contact the FTB at (800) 852-5711 (from within the U.S.) or (916) 845-6500
(from outside the U.S.).
Secretary of State
Business Programs Division
Statement of Information
1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
P.O. Box 944230, Sacramento, C
A 94244-2300
Submission Cover Sheet
Instructions:
Complete and include this form with your submission. This information only will be used to communicate with you
in writing about the submission. This form will be treated as correspondence and will not be made part of the filed
document.
Make all checks or money orders payable to the Secretary of State.
Standard processing time for submissions to this office is approximately 5 business days from receipt. All
submissions are reviewed in the date order of receipt. For updated processing time information, go to
www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/processing-dates.
Optional Copy and Certification Fees:
If applicable, include optional copy and certification fees with your submission.
For applicable copy and certification fee information, refer to the instructions of the specific form you are submitting.
Entity Information: (Please type or print legibly)
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Entity Number (if applicable): _____________________________________
Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Return Address: For written communication from the Secretary of State related to this document, or if purchasing a
copy of the filed document enter the name of a person or company and the mailing address.
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Secretary of State
Statement of Information –
No Change
(Limited Liability Company)
LLC-12NC
IMPORTANT — This form can be filed online at bizfile.sos.ca.gov.
Read instructions before completing this form. This form may be used
only if a complete Statement of Information has been filed previously and
there has been no change.
Filing Fee $20.00
Copy Fee $1.00 per copy;
Certification Fee - $5.00 plus copy fee
Above Space For Office Use Only
1. Limited Liability Company Name (Enter the exact name on file with the California Secretary of State. Note: If you
registered in California using an alternate name, see instructions.)
2. 12-Digit Secretary of State Entity (File) Number
3. State, Foreign Country or Place of Organization
(only if formed outside of California)
4. No Change Statement (Do not alter the No Change Statement. If there has been any change, file the Statement of
Information online at bizfile.sos.ca.gov.)
There has been no change in any of the information contained in the
previous complete Statement of Information filed with the California
Secretary of State.
5. By signing, I affirm under penalty of perjury that the information herein is true and correct and that I am
authorized by California law to sign.
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