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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION (LLC-1)

DO NOT ALTER THIS FORM

Type or legibly print in black ink.

Pursuant to California Corporation Code Section 17375, nothing in this title shall be construed to permit a domestic or foreign

limited liability company to render professional services, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 13401, in this state.

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Attach the fee for filing the Articles of Organization (LLC-1) with the Secretary of State. The fee is seventy dollars ($70).

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Make check(s) payable to the Secretary of State.

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Send the executed document and filing fee to:

California Secretary of State

Limited Liability Company Unit

P.O. Box 944228

Sacramento, CA 94244-2280

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Fill in the items as follows:

Item 1.

Enter the name of the limited liability company.

The name shall contain the words “Limited Liability Company,” or the

abbreviations “LLC” or “L.L.C.” The words “Limited” and “Company” may be abbreviated to “Ltd.” and “Co.” The name of the

limited liability company may not contain the words “bank,” “trust,” “trustee,” incorporated,” “inc.,” “corporation,” or “corp.,” and

shall not contain the words “insurer” or “insurance company” or any other words suggesting that it is in the business of issuing

policies of insurance and assuming insurance risks. (Section 17052)

Item 2.

Execution of this document confirms the following statement which has been preprinted on the form and may not be altered:

“The purpose of the limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be

organized under the Beverly-Killea Limited Liability Company Act.” Provisions limiting or restricting the business of the limited

liability company may be included as an attachment.

Item 3.

Enter the name of the agent for service of process. Check the appropriate provision indicating whether the agent is an individual

residing in California or a corporation which has filed a certificate pursuant to Section 1505 of the California Corporations Code.

If an individual is designated as agent, proceed to item 4. If a corporation is designated, proceed to item 5.

Item 4.

If an individual is designated as the initial agent for service of process, enter an address in California. Do not enter “in care of”

(c/o) or abbreviate the name of the city. DO NOT enter an address if a corporation is designated as the agent for service of

process.

Item 5.

Check the appropriate provision indicating whether the limited liability company is to be managed by one manager, more than

one manager, single member limited liability company or the all limited liability company members. Section 17051(a)(5).

Item 6.

The Articles of Organization (LLC-1) may include other matters that the person filing the Articles of Organization determines to

include. Other matters may include the latest date on which the limited liability company is to dissolve. If other matters are to be

included, attach one or more pages setting forth the other matters.

Item 7.

Enter the number of pages attached, if any. All attachments should be 8½” x 11”, one-sided and legible.

Item 8.

Briefly describe the type of business that constitutes the principal business activity of the limited liability company. Note

restrictions in the rendering of professional services by Limited Liability Companies. Professional services are defined in

California Corporations Code, Section 13401(a) as: “Any type of professional services that may be lawfully rendered only

pursuant to a license, certification, or registration authorized by the Business and Professions Code or the Chiropractic Act.”

Item 9.

Declaration:

The Articles of Organization (LLC-1) shall be executed with an original signature of the organizer. A facsimile or

photocopy of the signature is not acceptable for the purpose of filing with the Secretary of State.

The person executing the Articles of Organization (LLC-1) need not be a member or manager of the limited liability company.

If an entity is signing the Articles of Organization (LLC-1), the person who signs for the entity must note the exact entity name,

his/her name, and his/her position/title.

If an attorney-in-fact is signing the Articles of Organization (LLC-1), the signature must be followed by the words “Attorney-in-fact

for (name of person).”

If a trust is signing the Articles of Organization (LLC-1), the articles must be signed by a trustee as follows: ________________,

trustee for_____________trust (including the date of the trust, if applicable). Example: Mary Todd, trustee of the Lincoln Family

Trust (U/T/A 5-1-94).

Item 10.

Enter the name and the address of the person or firm to whom a copy of the filing should be returned.

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Statutory provisions can be found in Section 17051 of the California Corporations Code, unless otherwise indicated.

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For further information contact the Limited Liability Company Unit at (916) 653-3795.

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