Document Compliance Checklist 

Prior to submitting documents to the Secretary of State for filing, check that the following are complied with, if applicable. The document must meet all requirements

• contain the correct entity name
• be dated
• have all the required signatures
• be notarized (when required by statute)
• contain municipal street addresses, not post office box numbers (mailing purpose only)
• have the required adjustment in the corporate name such as Incorporated, Corporation, Limited, Company, Inc., Corp., Ltd., or Co.
• have the required adjustment in the limited liability company name such as L.L.C., L.C. or Limited Liability Company
• have the required adjustment in the partnership name such as Registered Limited Liability Partnership or L.L.P. when applicable
• be accompanied by the required filing fee
• be accompanied by the certificate of good standing or existence when qualifying a foreign   corporation or limited liability company
• be accompanied by an affidavit of registered agent if a registered agent is being appointed
• be accompanied by a description of the logo if a logo is attached to a trade name registration
• contain the notary number and printed or typed names of the notary and witnesses

Before submitting articles of incorporation, articles of organization and trade names, a preliminary check of the name is advisable. Preliminary checks may be made by phone by calling 225.925.4704, by fax 225.922.3242, or by mail to P. O. Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4591. Reservation of names is available for a fee of $25. The name may be reserved for a period of 60 days. Two 30 day extensions are available upon request.