Texas Sample Transmittal Letter to Secretary of State's Office to File Articles of Incorporation
Overview of this form
The Sample Transmittal Letter to Secretary of State's Office to File Articles of Incorporation is a cover letter designed to accompany the Articles of Incorporation when submitting them to the Secretary of State's Office. It streamlines the filing process by providing essential information in a structured format, aiding in the smooth processing of the incorporation documents.
Form components explained
- Date of submission
- Recipient information (Secretary of State and mailing address)
- Subject line for easy identification of purpose
- Details of the enclosed documents, including the Certificate of Formation and filing fee information
- Contact information for follow-up
- Signature line for the sender
When this form is needed
This form should be used when submitting Articles of Incorporation to the Secretary of State's Office. It is essential when establishing a new corporation, ensuring that all necessary documentation is included and presented clearly to facilitate the processing of your application.
Intended users of this form
- Individuals or entities looking to incorporate a business
- Legal representatives or business advisors assisting in the incorporation process
- Businesses in need of a formal method to submit incorporation documents
Instructions for completing this form
- Enter the date of the letter at the top of the document.
- Fill in the recipient's details, including the Secretary of State's office address.
- Clearly state the purpose of the letter in the subject line.
- List the enclosed documents, including the Certificate of Formation and the filing fee amount.
- Provide your contact information for any follow-up needs.
- Sign the letter at the bottom where indicated.
Does this form need to be notarized?
This form usually doesn’t need to be notarized. However, local laws or specific transactions may require it. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you complete it remotely through a secure video session, available 24/7.
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If this form requires notarization, complete it online through a secure video call—no need to meet a notary in person or wait for an appointment.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to include the correct filing fee amount.
- Not providing a clear subject line for easy identification.
- Omitting contact information, making follow-up difficult.
- Not signing the letter, which could lead to processing delays.
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The filing fee to register an Assumed Name (DBA) for sole proprietorships and partnerships in Texas varies by county. Usually, the fee is about $15 per county. Corporations & LLCs will pay $25 to register with the Texas Secretary of State. The registration is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
The Articles of Organization (in some states this document is called a certificate or organization or certificate of formation) is an organizing document that is filed with the state limited liability company (LLC) filing office.Any person can file the Articles of Organization.
Do the Articles of Organization need to be notarized? Some states require that you have your Articles of Organization documents notarized. For your state's notarization requirements, choose your state from the drop-down list above.
Texas charges $300 to process your for-profit or professional articles of incorporation. Nonprofit articles of incorporation cost $25.
This is also called Form 503, and you can fill it out online or manually.
The name of the LLC. The names of the members and managers of the LLC. The address of the LLC's principal place of business.
The name of your corporation. your corporation's principal place of business. the name and address of your corporation's registered agent. a statement of the corporation's purpose. the corporation's duration. information about the number of shares and classes of stock the corporation is authorized to issue.
You can either file this document online through the secretary of state's SOSDirect website or submit it by postal mail, along with a filing fee of $300. The main purpose of the articles of organization is to give the state a written document to keep on file.
Online: SOSDirect (electronic filing of many, but not all, types of documents) Fax: (512) 463-5709. Mail: Corporations Section. P. O. Box 13697. Austin, Texas 78711-3697. Delivery: James Earl Rudder Office Building. 1019 Brazos. Austin, Texas 78701.
