STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
Office of the Secretary of State
Corporations Division
148 W. River Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02904-2615
(401) 222-3040
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING
RESTATED ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
Section 7-16-12 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, 1956, as amended
The attached form is designed to meet minimal statutory filing requirements pursuant to the relevant statutory
provision. This form and the information provided are not substitutes for the advice and services of an attorney
and/or tax specialist.
1. In order to procure a Restated Certificate of Organization, a limited liability company must file Restated Articles of
Organization (Form No. 402) with the Office of the Secretary of State, Corporations Division, at the above address.
When the Articles are properly completed, signed and submitted with the correct filing fee, a Certificate of
Amendment shall be issued.
2. Upon filing the Restated Articles of Organization, the limited liability company must be in good standing and current
with the filing of its annual reports and the maintenance of its resident agent and its resident agent’s address in this
state.
3. The Restated Articles of Organization must be accompanied by a filing fee of $50.00, and payment should be made
payable to the Rhode Island Secretary of State.
4. A limited liability company may restate its articles of organization at any time. Any restatement may include additional
amendments.
The Restated Articles of Organization may contain only such provisions as are lawful under Title 7,
Chapter 16 of the Rhode Island General Laws, as amended.
5. The Restated Articles of Organization must be signed by an authorized person
If you have any questions, please call us at (401) 222-3040, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Instructions/Form 402
Revised: 12/05