The Delaware Statement of Partnership Existence, also referred to as a Certificate of Limited Partnership, is a legal document that is filed with the Delaware Secretary of State. It is used to register a limited partnership and declares that a partnership exists in Delaware and its purpose. It must include the name and address of the partnership, the names and addresses of all general partners, the name of the registered agent, the purpose of the partnership, and the term of existence. The Delaware Statement of Partnership Existence must be signed by all the general partners and must be accompanied by the filing fee. There are two types of Delaware Statement of Partnership Existence — a Short Form and a Long Form. The Short Form is used for a simple registration while the Long Form is used for more complex partnerships.