LLC Articles of Organization
CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
OF [LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME]
Pursuant to 31 M.R.S. § 1531, the undersigned executes and delivers the following Certificate of Formation.
FIRST — NAME
The name of the limited liability company is:
[NAME INCLUDING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LIMITED COMPANY, L.L.C., LLC, L.C., OR LC]
SECOND — FILING DATE
Select one:
☐ The date of this filing.
☐ Later effective date or time: [DATE AND TIME].
THIRD — LOW-PROFIT LLC DESIGNATION
☐ Not applicable.
☐ This is a low-profit limited liability company under 31 M.R.S. § 1611, and the required qualifications and specific charitable or educational purposes are stated in [ATTACHED EXHIBIT].
FOURTH — PROFESSIONAL LLC DESIGNATION
☐ Not applicable.
☐ This is a professional limited liability company formed under 13 M.R.S. chapter 22-A to provide the following professional services: [SERVICES].
FIFTH — REGISTERED AGENT
Select one:
☐ Commercial registered agent
CRA public number: [NUMBER]
Name: [COMMERCIAL REGISTERED AGENT NAME]
☐ Noncommercial registered agent
Name: [NONCOMMERCIAL REGISTERED AGENT NAME]
Physical location: [STREET, CITY, MAINE ZIP CODE]
Mailing address, if different: [ADDRESS / SAME]
SIXTH — REGISTERED-AGENT CONSENT
The registered agent listed above has consented to serve as registered agent for this limited liability company.
SEVENTH — OPTIONAL STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY
☐ No statement of authority is included.
☐ A statement of authority or other matters the members determine to include are set forth in attached Exhibit [____].
EXECUTION
Dated: [DATE]
____________________________________
[AUTHORIZED PERSON NAME AND CAPACITY], Authorized Person
FILING NOTES
- Current Form MLLC-6 lists a $175 filing fee.
- Maine law also requires a limited liability company agreement and one or more members; those matters are not substitutes for the filed 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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