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General Forms

File Name File Upload Information
Application for Certificate of Existence CertificateofExistence.pdf

Domestic LP cannot obtain if entity formed before January 01, 2011 has not filed Certificate of INFORMATION.

Business Entities Division Fees 2021FeeSchedule.pdf
Document Copy Request be-DocumentCopyRequest.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

List of Registered Agents Registered-Agent-List.pdf

This listing is provided in response to a frequently asked question. The Office of the Alabama Secretary of State does not endorse nor recommend these Registered Agents.

Prepaid Account Setup Slip bs-ppas.pdf

This is for use to pay for frequent in-house filings.

Name Reservations

File Name File Upload Information
Name Reservation Request Form for Domestic Entities domesticEntityNameReservation.pdf

If name includes architect, engineer, insurance, bank or trust, must include letter of approval/license from governing agency

Name Reservation Request Form For Foreign Entities foreignEntityNameReservation.pdf

If name includes architect, engineer, insurance, bank or trust, must include letter of approval/license from governing agency

Duplicate Name Certificate Request Form DuplicateNameCertificateRequest.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Name Reservation Renewal Request Form nameReservationRenewal.pdf

If the entity has completed formation/registration, there is no name renewal.

Transfer of Name Reservation TransferNameReservation.pdf

Name Reservation cannot be transferred if formation/registration has taken place.

Withdrawal of Name Reservation WithdrawalNameReservation.pdf

Name Reservation cannot be withdrawn if formation/registration has taken place.

Correction to Name Certificate Request Form CorrectionNameCertificateRequest.pdf

Must attach original name reservation certificate. Correction to name reservation cannot be processed if the formation/registration has taken place.

Registered Agent and/or Registered Office Changes

File Name File Upload Information
Change by Current Agent to Alter Agent's Name and/or Change Registered Office Address ChangeByAgent-AgentInfo.pdf

To be used by current agent only.

Change of Registered Agent or Registered Office by Entity ChangeRegisteredAgent.pdf

To change who the agent is, or the agent's address.

Registered Agent Resignation Notice AgentResignation.pdf

Must be received within 11 days of notice to entity.

Domestic Corporations

File Name File Upload Information
Domestic Homeowners’ Association Formation DomesticHOA-Formation.pdf
Domestic Corporation Annual Report AnnualReport.pdf
Domestic Homeowners’ Association Supplement Formation DomesticHOASupplementFormation.pdf
Domestic Business Corporation Certificate of Formation DomesticBusinessCorporationFormation.pdf

Must attach name reservation certificate.

Domestic Business Corporation Amendment to Formation/Articles DomesticBusinessCorporationAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Domestic Statement of Correction DomesticStatementCorrection.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Domestic Business Corporation Articles of Dissolution DomesticBusinessCorporationDissolution.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Domestic Nonprofit Corporation Certificate of Incorporation NonProfitIncorporation.pdf

Must attach name reservation certificate.

Amendment for Domestic Nonprofit Corporations DomesticNonprofitAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Domestic Nonprofit Corporation Articles of Dissolution DomesticNonProfitDissolution.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Foreign Corporations

File Name File Upload Information
Foreign Corporation Annual Report AnnualReport_0.pdf
Foreign Corporation Application for Registration ForeignCorporationRegistration.pdf

Must attach name reservation certificate obtained from the Alabama Secretary of State.

Foreign Corporation Amendment to Registration ForeignCorporationAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Foreign Corporation Correction ForeignCorporationCorrection.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Foreign Corporation Certificate of Withdrawal ForeignCorporationWithdrawal.pdf

Must attach Certificate of Compliance from the Alabama Department of Revenue.

Foreign Professional Corporation Application for Registration ForeignPCCorpRegistration.pdf

Must attach name reservation. Must attach Alabama Professional license. Must include name and address of each AL licensed individual.

Foreign Statement of Correction ForeignStatementCorrection.pdf

Limited Liability Companies (LLC)

File Name File Upload Information
Domestic LLC Certificate of Formation DomesticLLCFormation.pdf

Must attach name reservation certificate.

Domestic LLC Amendment to Formation/Organization DomesticLLCAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Domestic LLC Amended & Restated Formation DomesticLLCAmendedRestatedFormation.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Domestic Statement of Correction DomesticStatementCorrection.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Domestic LLC Articles of Dissolution DomesticLLCDissolution.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Domestic LLC Certificate of Reinstatement DomesticLLCReinstatement.pdf

A copy of the certified true and complete copy of the limited liability company certificate of formation must be attached.

Foreign LLC Application for Registration ForeignLLCRegistration.pdf

Must attach name reservation certificate obtained from the Alabama Secretary of State.

Foreign LLC Amendment ForeignLLCAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Foreign LLC Correction ForeignLLCCorrection.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Foreign LLC Certificate of Withdrawal ForeignLLCWithdrawal.pdf

Must attach Certificate of Compliance from the Alabama Department of Revenue.

Foreign Professional Limited Liability Company Application for Registration ForeignPLLCRegistration.pdf

Must attach name reservation. Must attach Alabama Professional license. Must include name and address of each AL licensed individual.

Limited Partnerships (LP)

File Name File Upload Information
Domestic Limited Partnership (LP) Certificate of Formation DomesticLPFormation.pdf

Must attach name reservation certificate.

Domestic Limited Partnership (LP) Certificate of Information DomesticLPCertificateInformation.pdf

If your Domestic Limited Partnership was filed prior to January 1, 2011, you will need to file this form with the Secretary of State prior to requesting a Certificate of Existence.

Domestic Limited Partnership (LP) Amendment of Certificate of Limited Partnership DomesticLPAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Domestic Limited Partnership (LP) Restated Certificate of Limited Partnership DomesticLPRestatedCertificateFormation.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Domestic Limited Partnership (LP) Statement of Correction DomesticLPCorrection.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Domestic Limited Partnership (LP) Statement of Dissolution DomesticLPDissolution.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Foreign Limited Partnership (LP) Statement of Authority ForeignLPStatementAuthority.pdf

Must attach name reservation certificate obtained from the Alabama Secretary of State.

Foreign Limited Partnership (LP) Amendment to Statement of Authority ForeignLPAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Foreign Limited Partnership (LP) Statement of Correction ForeignLPCorrection.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Foreign Limited Partnership Statement of Withdrawal ForeignLPWithdrawal.pdf

Must attach Certificate of Compliance from the Alabama Department of Revenue.

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)

File Name File Upload Information
Statement of Domestic Limited Liability Partnership DomesticLLPFormation.pdf

Must attach name reservation certificate.

Domestic Limited Liability Partnership Amendment to Statement of LLP DomesticLLPAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Domestic Limited Liability Partnership Statement of Cancellation DomesticLLPCancellation.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Foreign Limited Liability Partnership Statement of Authority ForeignLLPRegistration.pdf

Must attach name reservation certificate obtained from the Alabama Secretary of State.

Foreign Limited Liability Partnership Amendment to Registration ForeignLLPAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Foreign Limited Liability Partnership Statement of Correction ForeignLLPCorrection.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Foreign Limited Liability Partnership Statement of Withdrawal ForeignLLPWithdrawal.pdf

Must attach Certificate of Compliance from the Alabama Department of Revenue.

Limited Liability Limited Partnerships (LLLP)

File Name File Upload Information
Domestic LLLP Certificate of Formation Domestic3LPFormation.pdf

Must attach name reservation certificate.

Domestic LLLP Amendment of Certificate of Formation Domestic3LPAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Domestic LLLP Restated Certificate of Formation Domestic3LPRestatedCertFormation.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Domestic LLLP Statement of Correction Domestic3LPCorrection.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Domestic LLLP Statement of Dissolution Domestic3LPDissolution.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Foreign LLLP Statement of Authority Foreign3LPStatementAuthority.pdf

Must attach name reservation certificate obtained from the Alabama Secretary of State.

Foreign LLLP Statement of Amendment Foreign3LPAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Foreign LLLP Statement of Correction Foreign3LPCorrection.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Foreign LLLP Statement of Withdrawal Foreign3LPWithdrawal_0.pdf

Must attach Certificate of Compliance from the Alabama Department of Revenue.

General Partnerships

File Name File Upload Information
Domestic General Partnership Statement of Partnership Authority DomesticGPFormation.pdf

Must attach name reservation certificate.

Domestic General Partnership Statement of Amendment DomesticGPAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Domestic General Partnership Statement of Cancellation DomesticGPCancellation.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Foreign General Partnership Statement of Partnership Authority ForeignGPRegistration.pdf

Must attach name reservation certificate obtained from the Alabama Secretary of State.

Foreign General Partnership Statement of Amendment ForeignGPAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Foreign General Partnership Statement of Correction ForeignGPStatementCorrection.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Foreign General Partnership Statement of Withdrawal ForeignGPWithdrawal.pdf

Must attach Certificate of Compliance from the Alabama Department of Revenue.

Professional Associations

File Name File Upload Information
Domestic Professional Association Renewal Notice DomesticPARenewalNotice.pdf

Must be received by December 1st.

Mergers

File Name File Upload Information
Certificate of Merger CertificateMerger.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Foreign Entity Amendment to Registration: Certificate / Statement of Merger Merger-Foreign.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Conversions

File Name File Upload Information
Conversion of a Domestic Entity ConversionDomesticEntity.pdf

Must attach a completed formation form. DO NOT FORM A NEW ENTITY.

Domestic Entity Conversion to Non-Registered Foreign Entity (Termination of Domestic Entity) Conversion-DomesticForeignNon-Qualified.pdf

This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed.

Domestic Entity Conversion to Registered Foreign Entity Conversion-DomesticQualifiedForeign.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.

Formation of Domestic Entity by Conversion Conversion-FormationByConversion.pdf

Must attach a completed formation form. DO NOT FORM A NEW ENTITY.

Foreign Conversion Filing: Amendment of Foreign Entity Filing Type Conversion-ForeignToForeignAmendment.pdf

If changing entity name, must attach new name reservation certificate.