LLC Articles of Organization
CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
OF [LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME]
The undersigned organizer forms an Alabama limited liability company and delivers this Certificate of Formation to the Secretary of State.
ARTICLE I — NAME
The name of the limited liability company is [COMPLIANT LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME] (the "Company").
ARTICLE II — REGISTERED OFFICE AND REGISTERED AGENT
Alabama street address of registered office: [STREET ADDRESS, CITY, ALABAMA ZIP CODE]
County of registered office: [COUNTY]
Registered agent at that office: [REGISTERED AGENT NAME]
ARTICLE III — MEMBER STATEMENT
The Company has at least one member.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL MATTERS
[NONE / INSERT ONLY MATTERS APPROVED BY ALABAMA COUNSEL]
EXECUTION
The undersigned organizer executes this Certificate on [DATE].
____________________________________
[ORGANIZER NAME], Organizer
Address: [ADDRESS]
FILING NOTES
- The Alabama Secretary of State currently requires a Certificate of Name Reservation before the formation filing.
- The Secretary of State's current LLC page lists a $200 domestic-LLC filing fee.
- File with the Secretary of State; Act 2024-413 moved the consolidated formation process to that office and added the registered-office county to the certificate.
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
About This Template
Corporate documents govern how a company makes decisions, records them, and handles disputes between owners, directors, and officers. Proper corporate paperwork is what lets a business take advantage of limited liability, pass clean audits, and survive an acquisition or investor review. Skipping formalities like written resolutions and signed consents is one of the fastest ways for a business owner to lose personal asset protection.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: July 2026
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