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19B-Articles_of_Organization_for_Domestic_Series_LLC
Revised: 07/2015
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STATE OF MONTANA
ARTICLES of ORGANIZATION for DOMESTIC SERIES LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY 35-8-202, MCA
MAIL: LINDA McCULLOCH
Secretary of State
P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801
PHONE: (406) 444-3665
FAX: (406) 444-3976
WEB SITE: sos.mt.gov
Prepare, sign, and submit with an original signature and filing fee.
This is the minimum information required.
Required Filing Fee: $70.00 for Series LLC
Plus $50.00 for Each Series Members
24 Hour Priority Handling check box and Add $20.00
1 Hour Expedite Handling check box and Add $100.00
Make checks payable to Secretary of State.
If the document is hand written, please print legibly or the application may be denied.
Check One Box:
Series Limited Liability Company
Professional Series Limited Liability Company
1. The name of the Series Limited Liability Company:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Must contain "limited liability company," "limited company" or if Professional, "professional limited liability company," or an abbreviation)
2. Attach list naming each series member(s), along with their individual operating agreements. (See attached instructions.)
3. The Series Limited Liability Company is (check one):
At Will Term If Term, the latest date on which the Series LLC is to dissolve: ____________________________________
4. The business mailing address of its principal office: _______________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________________ Zip Code: ____________________________________
5. The name of the entity’s Commercial Registered Agent for service of process in Montana:
(A list of Commercial Registered Agents is available at: http://sos.mt.gov/Business/Agents/index.asp.)
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Or, the name and address of the entity’s Noncommercial Registered Agent for service of process in Montana:
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Actual Street Address or Rural Route Box Number in Montana: (Must be an actual geographic location.)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________________ Zip Code: ____________________________________
And, a mailing address in Montana, if different:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________________ Zip Code: ____________________________________
Appointment of a Registered Agent is affirmation of the Registered Agent’s consent to serve as Registered Agent.
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6. The Series Limited Liability Company will be managed by (check one): Manager(s) Member(s)
7. The names and business mailing addresses of the Managers or Members: For additional names and addresses attach a separate
sheet of paper.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name Business Mailing Address
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name Business Mailing Address
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name Business Mailing Address
8. If one or more members of the company are liable for the Limited Liability Company’s debts and obligations under 35-8-304(3),
MCA, please attach a list of liable members and written consents of each.
9. If a Professional Series Limited Liability Company, the services to be provided (35-8-1301, MCA):
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. I, HEREBY SWEAR AND/OR AFFIRM, under penalty of law, including criminal prosecution, that the facts contained in this
document are true.
___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Signature of Managing Member/Managing Manager Date
____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Printed Name Title
11. Daytime Contact: Phone _________________________________ Email _____________________________________________
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HELP SHEET: Articles of Organization for Domestic Series Limited Liability Company
The operating agreement of each Series Member(s) must set forth:
(a) a statement of whether the debts or liabilities of any series of members are to be enforceable against the assets of that
series of members only and not against the assets of another series of members or the limited liability company generally;
(b) if the limited liability company has one or more series of members, a statement setting forth the relative rights, powers, and
duties of each series of members or indicating that the relative rights, powers, and duties of each series of members will be
set forth in the operating agreement or established as provided in the operating agreement; and
(c) any other provision, not inconsistent with law, that the members elect to set out in the articles, including but not limited to a
statement of whether there are limitations on the authority of members or management to bind the limited liability
company.
For a Professional Limited Liability Company, at least half of the managers must be qualified persons with respect to the limited
liability company. (35-8-1303, MCA)
ANNUAL REPORTS
Annual reports must be filed with the Secretary of State prior to April 15 each year beginning the year following the organization
and each year thereafter. Each year the Secretary of State will mail a notice that the Annual Report is due to the Limited Liability
Company’s registered agent.