BUSINESS REGISTRATION DIVISION P.O.
BOX 29622 Raleigh, NC 27626-0622 (Revised
August. 2017) Form L-01
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
Item 1 Enter the complete company name, which must include a limited liability company
ending required by N.C.G.S. §55D-20 (Limited Liability Company, L.L.C., Ltd. Liability Co.,
Limited Liability Co., or Ltd. Liability Company).
Item 2 Enter the name and address of each person who executes the articles of organization and
whether they are executing them in the capacity of a member or of an organizer or both by
checking the applicable boxes. Unless the articles of organization provide otherwise, each person
executing the articles of organization in the capacity of a member of the limited liability
company becomes a member at the time that the filing by the Secretary of State of the articles of
organization of the limited liability company becomes effective. (See N.C.G.S. § 57D-3-01)
Item 3 Enter the name of the registered agent. The registered agent must be either an individual
who resides in North Carolina; a domestic business corporation, nonprofit corporation, or limited
liability company whose business office is identical with the registered office; or a foreign
corporation, nonprofit corporation or limited liability company authorized to transact business or
conduct affairs in North Carolina whose business office is identical with the registered office.
Item 4 Enter the complete street address of the registered office and the county in which it is
located.
Item 5 Enter the complete mailing address of the registered office only if mail is not delivered to
the street address shown in Item 4 or if the registered agent prefers to have mail delivered to a
P.O. Box or Drawer.
Item 6 Select item “a” if the limited liability company has a principal office. Enter the telephone
number and the complete street address of the principal office and the county in which it is
located. If mail is not delivered to the street address of the principal office or if you prefer to
receive mail at a P.O. Box or Drawer, enter the complete mailing address of the principal office.
Select item “b” if the limited liability company does not have a principal office.
Item 7 N.C.G.S. §57D-2-21(b) states that the articles of organization may contain any provision
not inconsistent with law, including any matter that under Chapter 57D is permitted to be set
forth in a limited liability company’s operating agreement. The name and address of each of the
initial members of the limited liability company may be stated as an attachment. Unless the
articles of organization provide otherwise, each person who is named in the articles of
organization as a member of the limited liability company becomes a member at the time that the
filing by the Secretary of State of the articles of organization of the limited liability company
becomes effective. (See N.C.G.S.
§ 57D-3-01)
Item 8: This field is being provided in order to assist business entities in identifying its company
officials and complying with Federal banking regulations.
Item 9: The Department offers a free voluntary notification system for which you may choose to
participate. If you would like to receive this free service, please provide a business e-mail
address in the space provided. Your participation will not result in your e-mail address being
viewable on our website. Participation will help us to prevent business identity theft in the event
an unauthorized person submits a fraudulent document for filing in the name of the business
entity.
Item 10 The document will be effective on the date and at the time of filing, unless a delayed
date or an effective time (on the day of filing) is specified. If a delayed effective date is specified
without a time, the document will be effective at 11:59:59 p.m. Raleigh, North Carolina time on
the day specified. If a delayed effective date is specified, the document will be effective on the
day and at the time specified. A delayed effective date may be specified up to and including the
90th day after the day of filing.
Date and Execution
Enter the date the document was executed. In the blanks provided enter:
• The name of the entity executing the Articles of Organization; if an individual, leave blank.
• The signature of the member and/or organizer or representative of the organizing entity.
• The name of the member and/or organizer or name of the above-signed representative.
• The title of the individual or entity executing the Articles of Organization (i.e. Organizer,
Member or both)
• The document may, but need not, contain an acknowledgment, verification, or proof.
ATTENTION: Limited liability companies wishing to render a professional service as defined
in N.C.G.S. §55B-2(6) must contact the appropriate North Carolina licensing board to determine
whether compliance with additional licensing requirements may be mandated by law. Such
limited liability companies should consult N.C.G.S. §57D-2-02 for further details.
BUSINESS REGISTRATION DIVISION P.O. BOX 29622 Raleigh, NC 27626-0622 (Revised
August. 2017) Form L-01
State of North Carolina
Department of the Secretary of State
Limited Liability Company
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
Pursuant to §57D-2-20 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby
submit these Articles of Organization for the purpose of forming a limited liability company.
1. The name of the limited liability company is: _______________________________.
(See Item 1of the Instructions for appropriate entity designation)
2. The name and address of each person executing these articles of organization is as follows:
(State whether each person is executing these articles of organization in the capacity of a
member, organizer or both by checking all applicable boxes.)
Note: This document must be signed by all persons listed.
Name Business Address Capacity
_____________________ _________________________________ Member ___ Organizer ___
_____________________ __________________________________Member ___ Organizer ___
_____________________ __________________________________Member ___ Organizer ___
3. The name of the initial registered agent is: _________________________________________
4. The street address and county of the initial registered agent office of the limited liability
company is:
Number and Street ______________________________________________________________
City____________________________ State: NC Zip Code:____________ County: _________
5. The mailing address, if different from the street address, of the initial registered agent office
is:
Number and Street ______________________________________________________________
City____________________________ State: NC Zip Code:____________ County: _________
6. Principal office information: (Select either a or b.)
a. ____ The limited liability company has a principal office.
The principal office telephone number: ____________________________________________
The street address and county of the principal office of the limited liability company is:
Number and Street: _____________________________________________________________
City____________________________ State: NC Zip Code:____________ County: _________
The mailing address, if different from the street address, of the principal office of the company is:
Number and Street: _____________________________________________________________
City____________________________ State: NC Zip Code:____________ County: _________
b. _____ The limited liability company does not have a principal office.
7. Any other provisions which the limited liability company elects to include (e.g., the purpose of
the entity) are attached.
8. Listing of Company Officials:
Name Title Business Address
_____________________ ____________________________ ____________________________
_____________________ ____________________________ ____________________________
_____________________ ____________________________ ____________________________
9. Please provide a business e-mail address: __________________________________________
The Secretary of State’s Office will e-mail the business automatically at the address provided
above at no cost when a document is filed. The e-mail provided will not be viewable on the
website. For more information on wh6 this service is offered, please see the instructions for this
document.
10.These articles will be effective upon filing, unless a future date is specified:
This is the day of __________________, 20____.
________________________________________
Signature
________________________________________
Type or Print Name and Title
