Certificate of Authority/Foreign Limited Partnerships

Used when a foreign (outside of North Carolina) Limited Partnership wishes to register with this state.

Other Information

License Application

Application for Certificate of Authority

Duration of License

Indefinite

Authority

GS 59-902

Exam: No Exam

License Type: Stand-Alone License

Fees

Application
$50.00

New License
$0.00

Renewal
$0.00

Reciprocity:
$0.00

Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Exemptions

There are exemptions allowing a foreign limited partnership to transact business in North Carolina without registering with the NCSOS. The list of exemptions can be found at N.C. Gen. Stat. 59-902(b).

More Information

Licensing Authority

NC Department of the Secretary of State
Business Registration
2 South Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601-2903
919-814-5390

https://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.