INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
1. This Application For Certificate of Authority must be used to obtain a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in Michigan. A document required or permitted to be filed under the act cannot be filed unless it contains the minimum information required by the act. This is a legal document and agency staff cannot provide legal advice.
2. Submit one original of this document. Upon filing, the document will be added to the records of the Bureau of Commercial Services. The original will be returned to your registered office address, unless you enter a different address
in the box on the front of this document. Since this document will be maintained on electronic format, it is important that the filing be legible. Documents with poor black and white contrast, or otherwise illegible, will be rejected.
3. This Application is to be used pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 of Act 23, P.A. of 1993, by a foreign limited liability company for the purpose of obtaining a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in this State. If the foreign limited liability company subsequently changes any of the information set forth in the Application for Certificate of Authority, it must file an Amended Application for Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in Michigan (form C&S 762) with the Bureau not later than 30 days after the time a change becomes effective.
4. Item 2 – A foreign limited liability company whose name is not available for use in Michigan is permitted to apply for a Certificate of Authority under an assumed name which is available for use. The assumed name becomes the limited liability company’s name in Michigan to be used in all transactions and in its dealings with the administrator. Item 2 of the Application for Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in Michigan is to be completed for this purpose only. Limited liability companies may also transact business under other assumed names by filing separate Certificates of Assumed Name.
5. Item 6 – The person must be different than agent shown in Item 5(c).
6. Item 7 – This item should state only the specific business to be transacted in Michigan. An all purpose activities statement
is not permitted.
7. The Application must be signed by a person with authority to sign as provided in the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization.
8. Attach to this Application a certificate executed by the official of the jurisdiction having custody of limited liability company
records stating that the limited liability company is in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization.
The certificate cannot be dated earlier than 30 days prior to the date of receipt in this office.
9. This document is effective on the date endorsed “Filed” by the Bureau. A later effective date, no more than 90 days after the date of delivery, may be stated.
Item 1:
Enter the name of the corporation as recorded in the state/country of incorporation. Use of an alternate name requires a resolution by the board of directors certified by its secretary. In accordance with RCW 23B.15.060 a corporate name must contain one of the following words: Corporation, Incorporated, Limited or Company or the abbreviation: Corp., Inc., Ltd. or Co. A corporate name must be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State from any other formally organized entity registered with the Secretary of State’s office. Use of the word “Bank” or “Trust” must be approved prior to filing.
Item 2:
Enter the state/country and the date of the original incorporation. You must attach a Certificate of Existence or similar import issued no longer than 60 days before the date of this application. For more information please see RCW 23B.15.030(2) Copies of articles from other states do not satisfy the requirements of 23B.15.030 Certificate of Existence.
Item 3:
Enter the address of the corporation’s principal place of business were records are maintained.
Item 4:
An effective date may be specified. The effective date can be up to 90 days AFTER the Certificate of Authority has been filed by the Office of the Secretary of State.
Item 5:
Perpetual (ongoing until dissolved) or list a specific date or a specific number of years.
Item 6:
List the date the corporation began conducting business in Washington State. If business began prior to this filing please contact our office for additional fee information.
Item 7:
All corporations must have a registered agent in Washington State. The registered agent may be an individual who is a resident of Washington State, or a business entity registered with the Secretary of State’s office. The agent must have a
physical address in Washington State where personal service of process may be made. An alternative mailing address may be used in addition to the physical address. The mailing address must also be in Washington State. The Registered Agent must print their name and sign the consent to serve as Registered Agent.
Item 8:
List the full name and address of each Director and Officer. Only one Officer or Chairman’s signature is required.
Additional Information:
You may attach any optional provisions to these articles
