Get Instructions For Completing The Certificate Of Surrender

Filling out the Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-4/7) is a crucial step in terminating a limited liability company in California. This guide provides clear and straightforward instructions for users to complete the form effectively online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Certificate of Cancellation.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Certificate of Cancellation form online.
2. Enter the LLC name exactly as it appears on file with the California Secretary of State, including the entity ending (e.g., 'Jones & Company, LLC').
3. Provide the 12-digit file number issued to the LLC at the time of registration. This number is found above the file stamp on the LLC's registration document.
4. For California LLCs only, check the box if the dissolution was made by the vote of all the members. If this box is unchecked, ensure to file a Certificate of Dissolution (Form LLC-3) prior.
5. Do not alter the statements on the form as they are legally required.
6. The form must be signed by the managers of the LLC unless there have been no members for 90 consecutive days. In such cases, the form must be signed by the person authorized to handle the LLC's affairs.
7. If needed, provide additional signatures on a separate standard letter-sized page clearly marked as an attachment and include those pages with your completed form.
8. Include a Submission Cover Sheet for easier communication, especially if you have purchased a copy of the filed document.
9. Review all information entered for accuracy, save changes, then download, print, or share the completed form.

Complete and file your Certificate of Cancellation online to ensure a smooth termination process for your LLC.