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.
1. List the ex
act name of the partnership. A Limited Partnership must contain the phrase "limit
ed partnership" or the
abbreviation
"L.P." or "LP", and may not contain the phrase "limited liability limited partnership" or the abbreviation
"LLLP" or "L.L.L.P." A Limited Liability Limited Partnership must contain the phrase "limited liability limited
partnership" or the abbreviation "LLLP" or "L.L.L.P.", and must not otherwise contain the abbreviation "L.P." or "LP."
A preliminary name availability check may be done by accessing our website at www.sos.state.mn.us.
2. List the com
plete street address of the designated office address in Minnesota. If the mailin
g address is not
completed, then it is assumed that the mailing address is the same as the designated street address.
3. List the com
plete street address of the agent for service of process in Minnesota. If the mai
ling address is not
completed, then it is assumed that the mailing address is the same as the agent’s street address.
4. Check Yes or No to indicate if this limited partnership is a lim
ited liability li
mited partnership.
5.
If applicable, list the effective date for this filing.
6.
Provide the nam
e and complete street address of each general partner. If the mailing addr
ess of the general partner is
not com
pleted, then it is assumed that the mailing address is the same as the general partner’s street address. List the
general partners on an additional sheet if you have more than one general partner.
7. A signature is required for each general partner or by an
Authorized Agent (The signing party must indicate on th
e
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: $120 for expedited service in-person and online filings, $100 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.
