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 WEST VIRGINIA APPLICATION FOR                                                                             West Virginia Secretary of State 
 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY OF                                                                                 Business & Licensing Division 
 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY                                                                                                           Tel: (304)558-8000 
                                                                                                                                     Fax: (304)558-8381 
 Form LLF-1                                                                                                      Website: www.wvsos.gov
 Rev. 06/5/2019

FILE ONE ORIGINAL 
(Two if you want a filed stamped 
copy returned to you.)

FILING FEE:$150   Fee*   Waived for Veteran-owned organization                                               Control #

*** The undersigned, having authority to transact business on behalf of a foreign (out-of-state) registered entity, agrees to *** 
          comply with the requirements of  West Virginia Code §31B-10-1002 to apply for Certificate of Authority.

1. The name of the limited liability company
   as registered in its home state is:
   and the State or Country of organization is:

   CHECK  HERE  to  indicate  you  have  obtained  and  submitted  with  this  application  a  CERTIFICATE  OF  EXISTENCE  (GOOD 
   STANDING), dated during the current tax year, from your home state of original formation as required to process your application. 
   The certificate may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State's Office in the home state of original formation.

2. The    business name to be used in West           Home State name as listed in Section 1. above, if available in West Virginia
   Virginia will be: [The name must con-             (If name is not available, check DBA Name box below and follow special instructions 
       tain one of the required terms such as          in Section 2. attached.)
       "limited liability company" or abbreviations 
       such as "LLC" or "PLLC." See instructions     DBA Name
       for complete list of acceptable terms and re- 
       quirements for use of Trade Name.]            (See special instructions in Section 2. regarding the Letter of Resolution attached to 
                                                       this application. View a sample Letter of Resolution.)
3. The company will be a: [See                        Regular LLC
   instructions for limitations on professions
   which may form PLLC in WV. All                     Series LLC [WV Code §41-1A-14(c)]
   members must have WV professional
                                                     Professional LLC* for the profession of:
   license. See (*) note at the right.]
                                                      (See Section 3. of the attached instructions for list of accepted professions.)
                                                     Professional business organizations: CHECK BOX indicating you have attached the state 
                                                     licensing board Verification of Eligibility (Form VOE) to these Articles if your profession 
                                                     meets the requirements as defined by Chapter 30 of WV Code. Your application will be 
                                                     rejected if the VOE signed by the board is not attached.

4. The address of the principal office
                                                     Street:
   of the company will be:
                                                     City:                                       State:          Zip Code:

                                                     County:
       Located in the County of (required):

      The mailing address of the above               Street:
       location, if different, will be:
                                                     City:                                       State:          Zip Code:

5. The address of the initial designated
                                                     Street:
   (physical) office of the company in
   West Virginia, if any, will be:
                                                     City:                                       State:          Zip Code:

       Located in the County of:                     County:

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5. (Continued from previous page....)

The mailing address of the above Street:
location, if different, will be:
City: State: Zip Code:

6. Agent of Process:
Name:
may be sent, if any, will be:

Street:

City: State: Zip Code:

7. E-mail address where business correspondence may be received:

8. Website address of the business, if any (ex: yourdomainname.com):

9. Do you own or operate more than one Yes * Answer a. and b. below. No Decline to answer
business in West Virginia?
If "Yes"... a. How many businesses? b. Located in how many West Virginia counties?

10. The company will be - n an AT-WILL company, conducting business for an indefinite period.
CHECK ONE (required):
a TERM company, conducting business for the term of years.

11. The company will be - n MEMBER-MANAGED [List the names and addresses of all MEMBERS below.]
CHECK ONE (required):
MANAGER-MANAGED [List the names and addresses of all MANAGERS below.]

. List the name(s) and address(es) of the MEMBER(S) [if member-managed] or the MANAGER(S) [if manager-managed] of
the company (required;Note: The application will be rejected if the information is not provided below. Attach additional pages if
necessary.):
Name No. & Street Address City State Zip Code

12. All or specified members of a limited No - All debts, obligations and liabilities are those of the company.
liability company are liable in their
capacity as members for all or specified Yes - Those persons who are liable in their capacity as members for all debts,
obligations or liability of the company have consented in writing to the
debts, obligations or liabilities of the
adoption of the provision or to be bound by the provision.
company (required):

13. a. The purpose(s) for which this limited liability company is formed is as follows:
[Describe the type(s) of business activity which will be conducted, for example, “real estate,” “construction of residential and commercial
buildings,” “commercial painting,” “professional practice of law" (see Section 2. for acceptable "professional" business activities). Purpose
may conclude with words “…including the transaction of any or all lawful business for which corporations may be incorporated in West
Virginia.”]

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    b. Will the above purpose include any business activity conducted as a consumer litigation financier pursuant to WV Code
     §46A-6N?
        Yes [By checking "Yes," the applicant affirms the above purpose includes the required statement that the organization 
            shall be designated as a litigation financier pursuant to WV Code §46A-6N.You are also affirming that you have 
            included with this application an original completed copy of the required Application for Registration as a Litigation 
            Financier (Form LF-1) with the associated requisite filing fee.]
        No [Proceed to 14.]

14. Is the business a Scrap Metal Dealer?
      Yes [If "Yes," you must complete the Scrap Metal Dealer Registration Form (Form SMD-1) and proceed to Section 15.]
      No  [Proceed to Section 15.]

15. Other provisions which may be set forth in the operating agreement or matters not inconsistent with law:
    [See instructions for further information; use extra pages if necessary.]

16. The number of pages attached and included in these Articles is:

17. The requested effective date is:                              the date and time of filing in the Secretary of State's Office.
    [Requested date may not be earlier than filing nor
    later than 90 days after filing in our office.]
                                                                  the following date                                   and time         .

18. Is the organization a "veteran-owned" organization?
 Effective  JULY 1, 2015, to meet the requirements for a “veteran-owned” organization, the entity filing the registration must
 meet the following criteria per West Virginia Code §59-1-2a:
 1. A “veteran” must be honorably discharged or under honorable conditions, and
 2. A “veteran-owned business” means a business that meets one of the following criteria:
     o Is at least fifty-one percent (51%) unconditionally owned by one or more veterans; or
     o In the case of a publicly owned business, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the stock is unconditionally owned by one or
        more veterans.
     Yes  (If "Yes," attach Form DD214)                    CHECK BOX indicating you have attached Veteran Affairs Form DD214
     No                                                    You may obtain a copy           National Personnel Records Center 
                                                           of your Veterans Affairs        Military Personnel Records 
                                                           Form DD214 by                   1 Archives Drive 
                                                           contacting:                     St. Louis, MO 63138 
                                                                                           Toll free: 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272 
                                                                                           Phone: 314-801-0800 
                                                                                           www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Per WV Code 59-1-2(j) effective July 1, 2015, the registration fee is waived for entities that meet the requirements as a "veteran-owned" organization. See 
attached instructions to determine if the organization qualifies for this waiver. In addition, a "veteran-owned" entity will have four (4) consecutive years of 
Annual Report fees waived AFTER the organization's initial formation [see WV Code 59-1-2a(m)].

19. Contact and Signature Information* (See below Important Legal Notice Regarding Signature):
 a. Contact person to reach in case there is a problem with filing:                                            Phone:

 b. Print or type name of signer:                                                                 Title/Capacity of signer:

 c. Signature:                                                              Date:

*Important    Legal    Notice    Regarding    Signature:   Per   West    Virginia    Code  §31B-2-209.    Liability  for  false  statement  in  filed  record.
If a record authorized or required to be filed under this chapter contains a false statement, one who suffers loss by reliance on the statement may recover damages for
the loss from a person who signed the record or caused another to sign it on the person's behalf and knew the statement to be false at the time the record was signed. 

Important Note: This form is a public document. Please do NOT provide any personal identifiable information on this form   such as social security number, 
bank account numbers, credit card numbers, tax identification or driver's license numbers.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

BEFORE you fill out the application: The company name you select will be approved only if it is available - that is, if the name is not the same as and is
distinguishable from any other name which has been reserved or filed. If you prepare LLC papers without applying for and receiving a name reservation, you do so at
your own risk. A telephone check on availability of a name is not a guarantee of name availability. You may apply for a name reservation in writing, accompanied by a
$15 fee made payable to the WV Secretary of State, mailed to the address shown above. Once approved, you are guaranteed exclusive use of the name for 120 days,
enough time to prepare and submit the articles. If you plan to do business under any name, other than the name on your certificate of organization, you must register
that trade name with the Secretary of State. Failure to do so could result in a fine or imprisonment.

FILING THE APPLICATION:
Section 1. Enter the exact name of the limited liability company as it is registered in its home state, or country.

CHECK THE BOX to indicate you have obtained and submitted with this application a CERTIFICATE OF EXISTENCE (GOOD STANDING),
dated during the current tax year, from your home state of original organization as required to process your application. The certificate may be
obtained by contacting the Secretary of State's Office in the home state of original organization.

Section 2. If your home state name is not available in West Virginia, you must do the following:
�Select a name as a forced DBA (“doing business as”) name which your company wants to use in West Virginia;
and be sure to include one of the required terms. “Limited liability company,” “limited company,” or the abbreviations “L.L.C.,” “LLC,” “L.C.,” or “LC.”
“Limited” may be abbreviated as “Ltd.” and “Company” may be abbreviated as “Co.” [WV Code §31B-1-105, 31B-10-1005] Professional companies
must use “professional limited liability company,” professional L.L.C.,” “professional LLC,” “P.L.L.C.,” or “PLLC.” [WV Code §31B-13-1303]
�Make certain that name is available, preferably by reserving it in advance.
�Arrange for the managers or members, depending on the type of company, to draft a letter a resolution adopting the fictitious name, and attach a copy of
that resolution to the filing. A FORCED DBA NAME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS THE REQUIRED RESOLUTION IS ATTACHED.
Section 3. Regular LLC, Series LLC or PLLC - Check the first box (Regular LLC) unless your company qualifies as a Series LLC or a Professional LLC. A
Professional LLC may be organized only by one or more persons licensed or otherwise legally authorized to provide the same or compatible professional services or to
practice together within the state. No person may be a member of the PLLC who is not licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render the professional service for
which the PLLC was organized. Only the following professions listed below under the specified articles of Chapter 30 of West Virginia Code may form a PLLC.
If you are a member of another profession please contact your licensing board before attempting to establish your business as a regular LLC.
Attorneys-at-law [Article 2] Physicians & Podiatrists [Article 3]
Dentists [Article 4] Optometrists [Article 8]
Accountants [Article 9] Veterinarians [Article 10]
Architects [Article 12] Engineers [Article 13]
Land Surveyors [Article 13a] Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons [Article 14]
Chiropractors [Article 16] Psychologists [Article 21]
Social Workers [Article 30] Acupuncturists [Article 36]

***Important*** For PLLC's: CHECK BOX indicating you have attached Verification of Eligibility (Form VOE) to this Certificate of Authority application if
your profession meets the requirements as defined by Chapter 30 of the WV Code. The Secretary of State cannot complete your filing until verification is received
from the appropriate State licensing board that the licenses of your members are current and in full effect. A PLLC is required to carry at all times $1 million
of professional limited liability insurance [See WV Code §31B-13-1305]. Your application will be rejected if the VOE is not signed by the board and
attached.
Section 4. List the address of your principal office. This is the address to which all correspondence from our office is mailed. You may change your principal office
address by filing with the Secretary of State an application to appoint or change address, agent or officers [Form AAO] (fee $15).

Section 5. The designated office need not be the principal place of business. The designated office may be changed by filing with the Secretary of State an
application to appoint or change address, agent, or officers [Form AAO] (fee $15).

Section 6. You may maintain an “agent of process” who can receive service of a summons or complaint. The agent may be an individual resident of the state, a
domestic corporation, another limited liability company or a foreign corporation or foreign company. You may change your agent by filing with the Secretary of State
an application to appoint or change address, agent or officer [Form AAO] (fee $15).

Section 7. List an e-mail address (yourname@domainname.com) where you can receive important e-mail notifications (e.g., Annual Report notices).

Section 8. List the website address (domainname.com) of the business, if any. DO NOT list a physical mailing address.

Section 9. Indicate whether or not you own or operate more than one business in West Virginia. If “Yes"...
a. List the total number of businesses in West Virginia in the space provided.
b. List the total number of counties in West Virginia in which the businesses conduct operations.

Section 10. An AT-WILL company will continue to exist until voluntarily terminated or administratively dissolved. A TERM company is one in which
its members have agreed to remain members until the expiration of a term specified in the articles. If neither box is marked, or if the length of term is not specified, the
company will be established as an at-will company.

Section 11. For a MEMBER-managed company , the authority to transact business and execute instruments is in the hands of the members, and any
member may act to carry on the ordinary course of the company's business as an agent of the company. For a MANAGER-managed company, a manager,
who may or may not be a member, is an agent of the company for the purpose of its business. See WV Code §31B for more information about the authority of
members & managers. You must list all members' (for a member-managed LLC) or managers' (for a manager-managed LLC) names and addresses
who have signature authority.

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Section 12. DO NOT check "Yes" to this question UNLESS and UNTIL you have in hand the written consent of those members who are liable for all debts,
obligations and liabilities of the company agreeing to the adoption of or to be bound by this provision in the operating agreement. The liabilities may not be
assigned on the belief that members will consent.

Section 13. a. The State Tax Department requests that you describe the purposes of the limited liability company clearly to ensure you receive all the necessary
information about registering with the required state agencies. Please note that filing Articles of Organization alone does not qualify you to do business in West
Virginia. You must obtain a business license from the West Virginia Department of Tax and Revenue, and you may be required to meet other licensing
requirements to conduct the type of business you intend. Attach additional pages if necessary.

b. If "No," proceed to Section 14. If "Yes," the above purpose includes any business activity conducted as a consumer litigation financier, pursuant to
WV Code §46A-6N, the organization must register as a litigation financier by completing and submitting to Secretary of State an original copy of the Application for
Registration as a Litigation Financier (Form LF-1) and pay the associated requisite filing fee. If this applies to your organization, check the "Yes" box to include in
your purpose the required statement that the organization shall be designated as a litigation financier.

Section 14. If the business activities include “Scrap Metal Dealer”, check “Yes." Complete the Scrap Metal Dealer Registration Form (Form SMD-1) [per
revised WV Business Code §61-3-49-(b)(4)] and submit with your application. Proceed to Section 15. If “No,” proceed to Section 15.

Section 15. The articles may include provisions permitted to be set forth in an operating agreement [but may not vary the non-waivable provisions of WV Code
§31B-1-103(b)] and other matters not inconsistent with law. If any provision of the operating agreement is inconsistent with the articles of organization, the articles
control as to persons other than managers, members and their transferees who reasonably rely on the articles to their detriment.

Section 16. List the number of attached pages to insure your complete filing is recorded.

Section 17. You may accept the date of filing by the Office of Secretary of State as your effective date, or assign a future date and time when the company will be
activated. If the date you give is more than 90 days after the filing date by the Secretary of State, the active date will be the 90 thday after filing. If you do not specify a
time, the filing is effective at the close of business on that date.

Section 18. Check the appropriate box indicating whether or not the organization is "veteran-owned." Effective JULY 1, 2015, the following criteria must be met
in order to qualify as a "veteran-owned" entity: (1) veteran must be "honorably discharged or under honorable conditions;" and (2) if a publicly-owned entity, at least
fifty-one per cent (51%) of the stock must be unconditionally owned by one or more veterans [see WV Code 59-1-2a(12)-(13)(A)(B)].If Yes" you," must provide
proof of veteran status by including with this application a copy of your Veteran Affairs Form DD214 .

Section 19. AN INDIVIDUAL (MEMBER/MANAGER) WITH SIGNATURE AUTHORITY MUST SIGN AND DATE THE FORM. The application will
be returned to you as incomplete if received by our office without a signature. Listing a contact person and phone number is optional, however listing a person to
contact in case of a problem with filing may help to speed the filing process along and avoid possible rejection of the document.

ANNUAL REPORT NOTICE: WV Code 59-1-2a ( see also 31B-2-211) requires every limited liability company [both domestic (in-state) and foreign (out-of-
state)] to file an annual report and pay the annual report filing fee between January 1 and July 1 of each year following the calendar year in which the
business was registered with the Office of the Secretary of State. The $25 annual report fee is waived for Veteran-owned entities for the following four (4)
years after initial formation [see WV Code 59-1-2a(m) ].Failure to file may result in revocation of the organization's legal authority to transact business in the
state. Notification of the filing requirement will be sent, but the company is responsible for filing the annual report as required by WV Code. You may file the
annual report online at https://onestop.wv.gov You. must register a User Account Login ID and Password to create a personal “Filing Cabinet” to file the
annual report.

FILING THE ARTICLES - ONE ORIGINAL REQUIRED - AND PAYING THE FEE
Send an additional original if you want a filed date-stamped copy returned to you at no additional cost.
The filing fee will consist of paying an initial registration fee. If requesting a certified copy, an additional fee of $15 per certified copy requested is required.

Registration fee - $150
*Veteran-owned entity registrationFEE WAIVED -$0
Registration fee * _______________ [Registration fee is waived for "veteran-owned" entity effective July 1, 2015 per WV
Code 59-1-2(j); Be sure to attach the veteran proof of status Veteran Affairs Form
$15 per certified copy: +_______________ DD214 when claiming "veteran-owned" status .]
Expedite Fee is additional if requesting expedite service. See Customer Order Request
Total fee: =_______________ form for more information.

**** Make your checks payable to West Virginia Secretary of State. ****

TEXT ALERTS: Stay up-to-date regarding filing deadlines and changes to business, charity, notary, private investigation, and security guard laws. To sign up, visit
the Secretary of State online at www.wvsos.gov and select Text Alerts. Next, under the heading, “Choose SMS Subscription,” click the down arrow and select
“Business and Licensing.” Then enter your ten-digit mobile phone number and your cellular carrier. Click Subscribe. This will allow you to get important information
delivered right to your mobile phone. Please note, standard text messaging rates apply and you may unsubscribe at any time.

CANCELLATION: A foreign limited liability company is a legal entity which can only be cancelled through formal action - not by a letter or phone call. You remain
liable for all taxes, assessments, fines, penalties and interest until you receive a certificate of cancelation from the Secretary of State. Contact our office for more
information.

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West Virginia Secretary of State
Business & Licensing Division
Tel: (304) 558-8000
Fax: (304) 558-8381
Website: www.wvsos.gov
Rev. 01/2023

Filing Submission Instructions - Business Division

IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING FORMS.
Please follow the instructions included with the application. Failure to include any of the required information on the form may
cause the filing to be rejected.

All forms may be downloaded from our web site www.wvsos.gov.

SUBMIT THE COMPLETED APPLICATION WITH THE CUSTOMER ORDER REQUEST FORM TO ONE OF THE
OFFICES BELOW. CHOOSE EXPEDITED OR STANDARD PROCESSING SERVICE. IF NOT USING THE CUSTOMER
ORDER REQUEST FORM AND YOU ARE REQUESTING EXPEDITED SERVICE, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE WORD
"EXPEDITE" AND THE LEVEL OF EXPEDITED SERVICE BEING REQUESTED (24-HOUR, 2-HOUR OR 1-HOUR) IN
YOUR CORRESPONDENCE. BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE CORRECT ADDITIONAL EXPEDITED FEE. THIS FEE IS IN
ADDITION TO THE REGULAR FILING FEE (SEE FEES BELOW).

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PROCESSING SERVICES:
1 EXPEDITED SERVICE (24-hour,2-hour and 1-hour; *Requires standard filing fee plus additional expedite fee, see below)

Expedite Service *Fee EXPEDITED SERVICE requests may be submitted by:
24-Hour $ 25.00 - E-mail to efilings@wvsos.gov
2-Hour $250.00 - Fax
1-Hour $500.00 - Walk in delivery

2 STANDARD PROCESSING (5-10 business days)
Standard filing fees apply. STANDARD PROCESSING requests may be submitted by:
- E-mail to CorpFilings@wvsos.gov
- Fax
- Walk in delivery (drop off service only filed within 5-10 business days)
INCLUDE PAYMENT:
Be sure to enclose the correct filing fee with your filing. If paying by credit card, be sure to include the e-Payment Authorization
form with your filing. Your filing will be rejected if the payment is not included or if the e-Payment Authorization form is not
included if paying by credit card.

SUBMIT COMPLETED FILING TO ONE OF THE BUSINESS CENTERS BELOW:

BUSINESS SERVICE CENTERS
Standard and Expedited Filings

Charleston Office Clarksburg Office Martinsburg Office
One-Stop Business Center North Central WV Business Center Eastern Panhandle Business Center
13 Kanawha Blvd. West 153 West Main Street 229 E. Martin Street
Suite 201 Suite G- Third Floor Martinsburg, WV 25401
Charleston, WV 25302 Clarksburg, WV 26301 Phone: (304) 356-2654
Phone: (304) 558-8000 Phone: (304) 367-2775 Fax: (304) 260-4360
Fax: (304) 558-8381 Fax: (304) 627-2243 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00a - 5:00p EST
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30a - 5:00p EST Hours: Mon. -Fri. 9:00a - 5:00p EST

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                                                                                                                      West Virginia Secretary of State 
                                                                                                                       Business & Licensing Division 
                                                                                                                       Tel: (304)558-8000 
                                                                                                                       Fax: (304)558-8381 
                                                                                                                       Website: www.wvsos.gov
Rev. 01/2023

  Customer Order Request                              SUBMIT THIS COMPLETED FORM WITH YOUR FILING.

            READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING - Expedite service is NOT AVAILABLE for the following filings:
              >> Tax Department filings including Sole Proprietorships, General Partnerships, and Associations
              >> Dissolution or Withdrawal of Corporation, Voluntary Association or Business Trust

  Order Processing Requested*:          * * *  Expedite Processing Requires Additional Fees  * * *
      Standard Processing**                       24-HOUR Expedite***          2-HOUR Expedite                         1-HOUR Expedite
     (Avg. processing turnaround     (additional $25.00 fee included)      (additional $250.00 fee included)           (additional $500.00 fee included)
     5-10 business days)
                                                                   Email to: eFilings@wvsos.gov
  Email to: CorpFilings@wvsos.gov
                                                  ALL Requests for Copies of documents email to: Copies@wvsos.gov
  *"Processing" indicates the filing will be completed and registered in the Secretary of State registration database. 
  **Standard Processing applications received byE-MAIL or FAX must include the e-Payment Authorization form with credit card information. 
  ***NOTE: Orders filed in person through any Secretary of State office location requesting the filing be processed will be assessed a 24-HOUR 
  Expedite fee of $25.00 per order.

Name of Entity:

Return filing to: 
(Return Address)

Contact Name:                                                              Phone: 

Return Delivery Options: Email or Fax options do not receive a copy via mail; must be ordered separately.
    Email to:                                                         Fax to: 

    Hold for Pick Up               Mail to Return Address above       FedEx:  Acct #

    Other (explain below):                                            UPS:  Acct #

Order Description (include items being ordered and fee breakdown):

* PLEASE NOTE: Original paperwork is kept by this office. Include a copy of the original filing if
you want a file stamped copy returned to you at no extra charge. Certified copy requests are an   Total Amount:
additional $15 per certified copy being requested.
Payment Method:
    Check/Money Order                Credit Card    (Must attach e-Payment Authorization request form including payment information.)
    Cash (Do Not mail cash)           Pre-paid Acct #:                     Attach signed pre-paid slip.

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MAC WARNER
Secretary of State 24-hour, 2-hour and 1-hour
State Capitol Building
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: (304) 558-6000 Expedite Service Guidelines
Website: www.sos.wv.gov

IMPORTANT: To ensure expedited service, please mark “EXPEDITE” in a conspicuous place at
the top of the service request. Please indicate method of delivery.

24-HOUR EXPEDITE SERVICE

The Secretary of State offers a 24-hour expedite service on most business organization filings processed by this office. If
you choose to utilize this service, please enclose with your filing the additional expedite fee. Please note that this expedite
fee is in addition to the standard fee charged on each filing and/or order. You must mark the document with your “24-HOUR
EXPEDITE” request. If using a cover letter, note that you are requesting 24-hour expedited service, and include your
telephone number and return information. Each filing will be returned by U.S.P.S. regular mail unless other arrangements
are made. This office does not fax confirmation of a 24-hour expedite.

The fee for 24-hour handling is $25.00 in addition to the usual fee for service. Please consult our fee schedules for the
appropriate fee. If you require assistance, please contact this office.

Time Constraints: Under most circumstances, each filing submitted receives same day filing date and may be picked up in
the office by the end of the same business day. Filings to be mailed the next business day if received by 2:00 pm of receipt
date and no later than the 2nd business day if received after 2:00 pm. Expedite period begins when filing or service request
is received in this office in acceptable fileable form.

2-HOUR EXPEDITE SERVICE

The Secretary of State offers a 2-hour expedite service on most filings processed by this office. If you choose to utilize the
2-hour expedite service, please enclose with your filing an additional $250.00 per filing and/or order. Please note that this
expedite fee is in addition to the standard fee charged on each filing and/or order. Complete and submit the 2-hour
customer order instruction form. If not using our order form, state clearly in your cover letter that you are requesting 2-hour
expedited service and include your telephone number and return information. Attach the order form or cover sheet to the
top of your filing and submit to this office. Each filing will be returned by U.S.P.S. regular mail unless other arrangements
are made.

1-HOUR EXPEDITE SERVICE

The Secretary of State offers a 1-hour expedite service on most filings processed by this office. If you choose to utilize the
1-hour expedite service, please enclose with your filing an additional $500.00 per filing and/or order. Please note that this
expedite fee is in addition to the standard fee charged on each filing and/or order. Complete and submit the 1-hour
customer order instruction form. If not using our order form, state clearly in your cover letter that you are requesting 1-hour
expedited service and include your telephone number and return information. Attach the order form or cover sheet to the
top of your filing and submit to this office. Each filing will be returned by U.S.P.S. regular mail unless other arrangements
are made.

1-Hour and 2-Hour Time Constraints: Each filing submitted for either 1-hour or 2-hour expedite receives same day filing
date and will be acknowledged by fax or e-mail within expedite service time. Failure to indicate method of acknowledgement
(fax or e-mail) or to provide a correct fax number or e-mail address may prevent the Secretary of State from acknowledging
the filing of such documents. Filings may be picked up within the expedite service period. Filings to be mailed will be mailed
out no later than the next business day following receipt. Expedite period begins when filing or service request is received in
this office in fileable form.

The Secretary of State reserves the right to extend the expedite period in times of extreme
volume, staff shortages or equipment malfunction. These extensions are few and will rarely
extend more than a few hours.
WV Secretary of State Expedite Guidelines
Effective: 8-31-17

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                                                                                             West Virginia Secretary of State 
                                                                                                  Business & Licensing Division 
                                                                                                                        Tel: (304)558-8000 
                                                                                                                        Fax: (304)558-8381 
                                                                                                   Website: www.wvsos.gov
                                                                                                                              Rev. 11/2017
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e-Payment Authorization                 This document contains confidential financial information and will be properly shredded after payment 
                                        has been processed by this office. Electronic storage of payment information is only permitted by signed 
                                        authorization below which may be retracted at any time by written request by the authorized party.
Service Type:       Fax      E-mail        Mail

Payment by Card     (card holder name and billing address required below)

Card Type:           Visa               Mastercard                     Discover              American Express

Credit Card Number:                                                                               V Code*

  * 3-digit number on back of VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards.
           4-digit number on front right side of American Express card.
NOTICE: For security and verification purposes, all credit card payments must include the 3- or 4-digit CVV2 code (V Code) number 
located on the credit card. Failure to include this code will result in the rejection of your filing or service request.

Credit Card Expiration Date: Month:                                    Year:

                                                                       Amount to Charge Card: USD $
Order Information    (required) 

Entity Name: 

Card Holder Information: 
  Name as it appears on the account
                    Billing Address

                             City                                               State             Zip Code

                        Telephone                                          Ext.

Payment Information Storage Authorization  (optional) 
I authorize the Secretary of State to store this payment information for future payment transactions processed by Secretary of State:
X                                                                      Date
Authorized Signature 

Payment Authorization        (required) 
I authorize the Secretary of State to bill an amount not to exceed the following to be charged to the above listed account(s):

X                                                                      Date
Authorized Signature 
                                Reset Form                             Not to Exceed Amount: USD $

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