STATE OF ALABAMA
STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY FOR
FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP (LLP)
LLP Registration - 1/2021 Page 1 of 3
PURPOSE: To register with the Secretary of State prior to transacting business in Alabama pursuant to Sections 10A-8A-
1:01 and 10A-1-7.04(c) of the Code of Alabama 1975.
INSTRUCTIONS: Mail one (1) signed original and one (1) copy of this completed form along with a self-addressed,
stamped envelope with the filing fee of $150.00 (credit card, check, or money order) to the Secretary of State, Business
Services, P.O. Box 5616, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5616. The entity will not be registered if the credit/debit card
does not authorize and will be removed from the index if the check is dishonored ($30 fee). Using a credit card and our
website, you may file the Foreign LLP online in the time it takes to type this application.
This form must be typed.
1. NOT REQUIRED: Delayed effective date / / MUST be after date of receipt by Alabama
Secretary of State’s Office and not more than 90 days after signing of this document. If this is not completed the
filing will be dated the date received in approvable format.
2. Partnership Full Legal Entity Name in jurisdiction which governs the foreign limited liability partnership’s
partnership agreement and under which it is a limited liability partnership 10A-1-7.04(c)(2):
3. A copy of the Name Reservation received from the Office of the Alabama Secretary of State must be attached.
4. The registered name of the Partnership for use in Alabama only if the legal name is not available in Alabama:
Under 10A-1-7.07, the name of the partnership must contain the words “Limited Liability Partnership” or the
abbreviation “L.L.P.” or “LLP”. A fictitious name may be used only if the legal entity name is not available for use
in Alabama or the name does not comply with Article 5 of Title 10A.
5. If a fictitious name is used the undersigned certifies the resolution of the LLP’s governing authority to adopt the
fictitious name for use in Alabama and affirms the authority to make such a certification under 10A-1-7.07
6. State/Country of Formation:
7. Date of Formation (MM/DD/YYYY): / /
This form was prepared by: (type name and full address)
(For SOS Use Only