The Iowa Application For Certificate of Authority (Limited Partnership) is an official form that is required in order for a limited partnership to conduct business in Iowa. It must be completed in full and submitted to the Iowa Secretary of State. The application includes sections on the names of the general and limited partners, the business purpose, the address of the principal office, the registered agent and the effective date of the formation. There are two types of Iowa Application For Certificate of Authority (Limited Partnership): the domestic and foreign application. The domestic application is for partnerships that are formed in Iowa, while the foreign application is for partnerships that are formed in another state but wish to conduct business in Iowa. Both forms must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.