INSTRUCTIONS
File your business document online by visiting our website at www.sos.state.mn.us.
This form is intended merely as a guide for filing and is not intended to cover all situations. Retain the original signed copy
of this document for your records and submit a legible photocopy for filing with the Office of the Secretary of State.
A person who files a statement pursuant to this section shall promptly send a copy of the statement to every non-
filing partner and to any other person named as a partner in the statement.
1. List the legal name of the partnership in the state or country of formation. If that name is not available in Minnesota or
that name does not meet the legal requirements of Minnesota law, you must provide an alternate name to be used in
Minnesota. A preliminary name availability check may be done by accessing our website at www.sos.state.mn.us.
2. List the alternate name that will be used in Minnesota, if any. Limited Liability Partnerships must include the words or
abbreviations Registered Limited Liability Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, R.L.L.P., L.L.P., RLLP, or LLP. If an
alternate name is provided, complete the Resolution to for use of Alternate Name in Minnesota.
3. List the state or jurisdiction in which this organization is organized.
4. List the complete street address of the chief executive office of the partnership, regardless of its location.
5. List an office address if different from the chief executive office. This must be a complete street address in Minnesota.
6. If the partnership has neither its chief executive office in Minnesota nor any other office in Minnesota, list the name and
address of the agent of the partnership for service of process.
7. If applicable, list the effective date for this statement.
8. If this document is being filed on behalf of the partnership, it must be signed by at least two partners who are authorized to
sign the registration or by an Authorized Agent (The signing party must indicate on the document that they are acting as
the agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required and that they have been authorized to sign on behalf of
that person(s).).
Email Address for Official Notices. This email address may be used to send annual renewal reminders and other important
notices that may require action or response. Check the box if you wish to have your email address excluded from requests for
bulk data, to the extent allowed by Minnesota law.
List a name and daytime telephone number of a person who can be contacted about this form.
Filing Fee: $155 for expedited service in-person and online filings, $135 if submitted by mail
Payable to the MN Secretary of State
Please submit all items together and mail to the address below:
FILE IN-PERSON OR MAIL TO:
Minnesota Secretary of State - Business Services
Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building
60 Empire Drive, Suite 100
St Paul, MN 55103
(Staffed 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday - Friday, excluding holidays)
Phone Lines: (9 a.m. - 4 p.m., M-F) Metro Area 651-296-2803; Greater MN 1-877-551-6767
All of the information on this form is public. Minnesota law requires certain information to be provided for this type of filing.
If that information is not included, your document may be returned unfiled. This document can be made available in
alternative formats, such as large print, Braille or audio tape, by calling (651)296-2803/voice. For a TTY/TTD (deaf and hard
of hearing) communication, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529 and ask them to place a call to (651)296-
2803. The Secretary of State's Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national
origin, age, marital status, disability, religion, reliance on public assistance or political opinions or affiliations in employment
or the provision of service.