When choosing a name for an LLC in Wyoming, the name must have the words “Limited Liability Company”, “LLC”, “L.L.C.”, “Limited Company”, “LC”, “L.C.”, “Ltd. Liability Company”, “Ltd. Liability Co.”, or “Limited Liability Co.”. The name must be unique from other business entities already registered with the Wyoming Secretary of State.

The Articles of Organization must be filed with the Secretary o State. Information on the Articles will include the LLC’s name, address, and the registered agent’s name and address. A written consent to appointment must be signed by the registered agent and accompanied with the Articles of Organization. THe articles can only be filed my postal mail or through legalzoom.

A Wisconsin LLC can only be created by filing the Articles of Organization with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. The articles must have the following information: the LLC’s name and address, name and address of the registered agent, whether the LLC will be managed by a member or manager, name of the individual who drafted the articles, and the name and address of the organizers.

A Wisconsin LLC name must contain the words “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Liability Co.”, or end with “LLC”, or “L.L.C.”. The name must be unique and not deceptively identical to the names of other business entities already on file with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. The Corporate Records Search at the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions website can be used to check for name availability.

An LLC in West Virginia is legally required to have a name that contains the words “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Company”, “L.L.C.”, “LLC”, “LC”, or “L.C.”. The word “Limited” can be shortened to “Ltd.” and the word “Company” can be abbreviated to “Co.”. Names can be searched for availability by using the Business Organization Search at the West Virginia Secretary of State Website (http://apps.sos.wv.gov/business/corporations/).

The formation of a West Virginia LLC is finalized by filing the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State. The articles must include the LLC’s name and address, the registered agent’s name and address, the date of formation, the term of existance for the LLC, any liabilities or personal responsibility the members will assume for LLC debts, the purpose of the LLC, and whether it will be managed by a member of manager. The articles can be filed online at the Business4wv website or Legalzoom.com

Washington LLC can be formed by filing the Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State. The certificate must incldue the LLC’s name and address, the registered agent’s name, signature, and address, whether its existence term is perpetual or limited, and the managment structure of the LLC.

Washington law requires an LLC name to contain the words “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Liability Co.”, “LLC”, or “L.L.C.”. The name must be distinguishable and not similar to the names of other business entities already registered and on file with the Washington Secretary of State. The Washington Secretary of State Corporation Search can be used to check for name availability. A name reservation can only be filed by mail.

A Virginia LLC name must contain the following words in the end, “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Company”, “Ltd.”, “Co.”, “LC”, “LLC”, or “L.L.C.”. The name cannot have words that are in parentheses, it also cannot contain any term or phrase implying any other purpose than what was stated in the Articles of Organization.

Virginia LLCs must have one or more members/managers. There is no provision stating where the members or managers must reside. There are no age requirements for the members or managers.

A Virginia LLC is not official unless the Articles of Organization has been submitted to the Virginia State Corporations Commission. The articles can be filling out the New Entity Formation form at the Virginia State Corporations Commission website (https://sccefile.scc.virginia.gov/NewEntity).

To create a Vermont LLC, the Articles of Organization must be filed with the Vermont Secretary of State. The LLC must list their own name and address as well as those of the registered agent’s. Additional requirements include information on whether the LLC will be managed by a member of manager, the names and addresses of the manager(s), whether the organizers will assume personal liability for debts, and the organizer’s address. The articles can only only be filed by postal mail or through legalzoom

LLCs in Vermont must have names that end with “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Company”, “Ltd.”, “Co.”, “LC”, “LLC”, or “L.L.C.”. Names cannot have the terms “Cooperative” or any related abbreviation. The name must be distinguishable from the other names of business entities registered or reserved with the Secretary of State.

An LLC name under Utah law must have the following words included: “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Company”, “LLC”, “L.L.C.”, “LC”, or “L.C.”. The name must be unique and not be intentionally identical to the names of other businesses already on file with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.

A Utah LLC must also file a Certificate of Organization with the Utah Division of Corporations. The articles must include the LLC’s name, address, registered agent’s name and address, name and address of the organizers, and a statement regarding the member or manager structure of the LLC. The articles can be filed online using the Utah Online Business Registration form (https://secure.utah.gov/account/login.html?returnToUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.utah.gov%2Fosbr-user%2Fuii_authentication).

A registered agent must be appointed by the Utah LLC to accept legal papers on its behalf. The registered agent must be available during normal business hours.

Texas has specific state laws for forming an LLC. The business entity must file a Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State. Information on the Certificate of Formation must cover the LLC’s name, registered agent’s name, if the LLC will be under member of manager ownership, the name and address of the LLC’s governing entity, name and address of the organizer, and the date of the certificate. The certificate can be filed online using the Secretary of State OnLine Access (SOSDirect) web access system (http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/).

Businesses filing for LLC must have a name that ends with “Limited Liability Company”, or “LLC”. Symbols cannot be used. Subscript or superscript letters in the name will not appear in official company documents. “Lottery” cannot be included in the name. It may not be closely similar to an existing LLC or reserved name in the state.

Texas has special requirements for members and managers of LLCS. These include:

• LLCS must have at least one member of manager
• There are no residential requirements for managers and members
• There are no age requirements for managers and members
• Member and manager names as well contact information must be included in the Certificate of Formation

The Texas Articles of Organization must be filed to the Texas Secretary of State. Allow 3-5 business days of turnaround time if you are mailing the documents. The Articles of Organization will include limited liability company records. An operating agreement will be drafted which acts as the governing document for the LLC.

Following full recognition as an LLC, the business must obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN). This allows LLCs to hire employees and operate bank accounts in the state.

Texas law requires the LLC to have the words “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Company”, “L.L.C.”, “LLC”, “LC”, “L.C.”, “Ltd.”, “LTD”, or “Co.”. Name availability can be checked through the Texas Secretary of State SOSDirect website.

An LLC in Tennessee must have the words “Limited Liability Company”, “L.L.C.”, or “LLC” in the name. The LLC’s name must be distinguishable and not be deceptively similar with the names of other businesses already registered with the Tennessee Secretary of State. Name availability can be researched by using the business information search on the Tennessee Secretary of State website (https://tnbear.tn.gov/ECommerce/FilingSearch.aspx).

LLCs in Tennessee must also file the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State. The articles must list details about the LLC’s name and address, the registered agent’s name and address, the LLC’s duration, and whether it will managed by a member of manager. The articles can only be filed by mail or through LegalZoom.

South Dakota has member and manager requirements for LLC’s The LLC must have a minimum of one member(s) or manager(s). The members or managers are not required to reside in South Dakota. The names and addresses of the managers must be listed in the Aricles of Organization, which will be filed to the Secretary of State.

A South Dakota LLC name must end with “Limited Liability Company”, “LLC”, “L.L.C.” and may not be intentionally similiar to the name of another domestic or foreign LLC in the state.