UMC-1 11/03
New Jersey Division of Revenue
Certificate of Merger/Consolidation
(Limited Liability Co.'s, Limited Partnerships & Partnerships)
This form may be used to record the merger or consolidation of a limited liability company, limited partnership or
partnership with or into another business entity or entities, pursuant to NJSA 42, 42:2A and 42:2B. Applicants must
insure strict compliance with the requirements of State law and insure that all filing requirements are met. This form is
intended to simplify filing with the New Jersey State Treasurer. Applicants are advised to seek out private legal advice
before submitting filings to the State Treasurer's office.
1. Type of Filing (check one): __ Merger __ Consolidation
2. Name of Surviving Business Entity:
3. Address of the Surviving Business Entity:
4. Name(s)/Jurisdiction(s) of All Participating Business Entities:
Identification # Assigned by
Name Jurisdiction by Treasurer (if applicable)
5. Service of Process Address (For use if the surviving business entity is not authorized or registered by the State
Treasurer):
The surviving business entity agrees that it may be served with process in this State in any action, suit or
proceeding for the enforcement of any obligation of a merging or consolidating LLC, LP or partnership. The
Treasurer is hereby appointed as agent to accept service of process in any such action, suit, or proceeding which
shall be forwarded to the Surviving Business Entity at the Service of Process address stated above.
6. Effective Date (see instructions):
The undersigned represent(s) that the agreement of merger/consolidation is on file at the place of business of the
surviving business entity and that an agreement of merger/consolidation has been approved and executed by each
business entity involved. Additionally, a copy of the merger/consolidation agreement has been or shall be furnished by
the surviving entity to any member or any person having an interest.
The undersigned also represent(s) that they are authorized to sign on behalf of the surviving business entity.
Signature Name Title Date
______________________________________ ________________________________ __________________________________ __________
______________________________________ ________________________________ __________________________________ __________
**Important Notes --New Jersey law prohibits domestic LLCs, LPs and partnerships from merging/consolidating with
another business entity, if authority for such merger/consolidation in not granted under the laws of the jurisdiction under
which the other business entity was organized. Also, a merger/consolidation certificate may be filed pursuant to Title
42, 42:2A or 42:2B only if the surviving or resulting business entity is a limited partnership, limited liability company
or partnership. Also, at least one participating business entity must be a limited partnership or limited liability company.
If a for-profit domestic or foreign corporation participates or is the survivor, file the merger/consolidation pursuant to
Title 14A. Title 15A corporations are not authorized to participate in mergers/consolidations involving LPs, LLCs,
partnerships and for-profit corporations.
NJ Division of Revenue, PO Box 308, Trenton NJ 08646
Rev 2/06
Instructions for Form UMC-1
CERTIFICATE OF MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION
LLC’S, PARTNERSHIPS & LP’S
(Titles 42, 42:2A AND 42:2B)
**New Jersey law prohibits domestic LLC’s, LP’S and PARTNERSHIPS from
merging/consolidating with another business entity if authority for such merger/
consolidation is not granted under the laws of the jurisdiction under which the other
business entity was organized.
**“Other business entity” is defined as a corporation, business trust, common-law trust,
or other unincorporated business, including a partnership, and a foreign limited liability
company.
**A merger/consolidation certificate may be filed pursuant to Title 42, 42:2A or 42:2B
only if the surviving or resulting business entity is a limited partnership, limited liability
company or partnership. At least one participating business entity must be a limited
partnership or limited liability company to use this form. If a for-profit domestic or foreign
corporation participates, file the merger pursuant to Title 14A (see section 5.2). If a for-
profit domestic or foreign corporation is the survivor, use Form UMC-2
when filing.
STATUTORY FEE: $100
The MANDATORY fields are:
Field #1 -- Type of Filing
Indicate whether you are submitting a merger or consolidation filing.
Field # 2 -- Name Of Surviving Business Entity
List the name of the surviving entity. If the surviving entity is to have a new name,
remember that the name availability provisions apply:
**The name must be distinguishable from other names on the State’s database.
The Division of Revenue will check the proposed name for availability as part of
the filing review process. If desired, you can reserve/register a name prior to
submitting your filing by obtaining a reservation/registration. For information on
name availability and reservation/registration services and fees, visit the
Division’s WEB site at http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/certcomm.htm
or
call (609) 292-9292 Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Field # 3 -- Address Of The Surviving Business Entity
List the main business address of the survivor.
Field # 4 -- Name(s)/Jurisdiction(s) Of All Participating Business Entities
List the name and home jurisdiction of each business entity involved in the
merger/consolidation (participants).
Inst. Form UMC-1
Page 2
Field #5 – Service of Process/Attestations
Add statements indicating that: the agreement of merger/consolidation is on file at
the place of business of the surviving business entity; an agreement of merger/
consolidation has been approved and executed by each business entity involved;
and that the surviving entity will forward a copy of the agreement to anyone holding
an interest. Include a statement indicating that the signer(s) is (are) authorized to
sign on behalf of the surviving business involved. Finally, if the surviving business
entity is not authorized or registered by the State Treasurer, add a statement
appointing the New Jersey State Treasurer as agent to accept service of process
and an address to which the Treasurer may mail such service (Field #5). Form UMC
-1 provides the required statements.
Field #6 – Effective Date (as needed)
Specify the effective date only if it is other than the filing date. The effective date
cannot be before the filing date nor can it be more than 30 days after the filing date.
The filing date is the date the document is received for processing.
EXECUTION (Signature/Date)
An authorized representative of the surviving entity must sign. Also, list the date of
execution (signature).
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These documents should be filed in duplicate. Non-profits should file in triplicate.
Make checks
payable to: TREASURER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. (No cash, please)
Mail to: NJ Division of Revenue, PO Box 308, Trenton NJ 08646
FAX File: 609.984.6851 (Fax Filing is an optional expedited service subject to processing fees
that are in addition to those stated above. For FAX Filing information , visit
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/dcr/programs/ffs.html
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