File a Statement of Information for an LLC with the Secretary of State

To get started, simply follow our step by step instructions to obtain the correct form, specific instructions, and fees. All forms are provided in PDF file format and can be viewed and printed from your computer using the most current version of the Adobe Reader (available for free from Adobe's Website).

As of 06/01/2010 - rush fees, procedures, and cutoff times have been changed by the California Secretary of State. Please read our California Rush Filings Policy before placing an order.

Due to statewide budget cuts, the statement of information counter's staff has been cut and it has been combined with the UCC counter which has resulted in 50 business day turnaround times over the counter in Sacramento. If you mail the form to the state, processing times are longer. Over the counter is still faster! If you are in a hurry 24 hour rush options are available.

Limited Liability Companies - Domestic or Foreign

Step 1: Please select a rush or routine service by selecting the appropriate order form below. Click an order form below to download it to your computer. Then go to step 2 to download the required state form (Statement of Information)

24 HOUR RUSH OPTION : The State will process the document in 24 HOURS - Click here for our order form

ROUTINE OPTION : The State will process the document in 50 business days - Click here for our order form

Step 2: Select and download State form - Choose form LLC-12 if you are filing an initial statement or your biennial statement of information is due. If you are not sure if you are filing an amendment, use this form. If you recently filed and paid the $20.00 state fee and you are simply updating information, use form LLC-12R.

Form LLC-12                                             Form LLC-12R
 

Step 3: Prepare and Send the form - Read the instructions provided by the Secretary of State. Complete the statement of information form according to the instructions. Please do not leave a required field blank or the Secretary of State will not file your document. Print the form, sign it, and fax it to us along with our order form to 800-498-3611. Or if you have the full version of Adobe Acrobat, save the form and e-mail it to us at order@sundocumentfilings.com. If you have e-mailed or faxed the form during normal business hours and an hour has passed and we faxed back or e-mailed confirmation or receipt, please call us at 800-498-2822.

Tips to help you to prepare the form correctly - Read the instructions provided by the Secretary of State. Complete the form according to the instructions. Please do not leave a required field blank or the Secretary of State will not file your document. IMPORTANT: If you need to change only one item, for example the agent for service of process or add a member, you must complete the form in its entirety.

Tips to avoid document rejection and resubmittal fees - PLEASE READ:
        a. All Limited Liability Companies must have at least one member/manager. If you choose to list a CEO, their name and address must also be listed under the member/manager section.
        b. Please do not leave the agent for service of process blank. Often we receive forms with this field blank. We are not the agent for service of process or less you are paying an annual fee for registered agent services. The agent for service of process is the person that is responsible for receiving court documents if the corporation is ever sued. This person must have a California address. A corporation cannot be designated or less they are active and in good standing and they already have a 1505 on file with the California Secretary of State. Please verify this information before sending your document.
         c. If you do need a registered agent in California, we will appoint a registered agent for your company for an annual fee of $169.00 a year. Please contact us and we will e-mail you a new form with the registered agent information included. For more information about registered agents, please click here.
        d. Type the form. If the Secretary of State cannot read your hand writing, they will not file your form. Simply open the PDF form and type right on it.

Step 4: Document is complete - When the state is finished with your document, they will issue file stamped copy. Our runners' will pick up your document and bring it back to our office. We will immediately fax a copy of the filed document to you. We will return the file stamped copy via regular mail. FedEx is available for an additional fee or if you have your own FedEx account number.

NOTE: We hope you find our Statement of Information steps useful and easy to follow. Nothing contained in our steps should be construed as giving legal or financial advice. Our intended audience is attorneys and accountants. Therefore, if you are not an attorney or accountant, you should contact an attorney or accountant for specific legal or tax questions regarding your corporation. Please be aware that the Franchise Tax Board and Secretary of State are government agencies and can change their fees/procedures/forms/turnaround times without notification. Although we do our best to update our steps and stay current, we shall not be held liable for any omissions or errors contained. We do not profess to be giving legal or financial advice to the general public as we are a typing and filing agency.