Texas Limited Liability Company (LLC) Forms
All Texas LLC forms are available on the Texas Secretary of State’s Business and Nonprofit Forms page. Most formation and registration documents may be filed online through SOSDirect or uploaded through SOSUpload.
Domestic LLC Formation:
Form 205 – Certificate of Formation for a Limited Liability Company is used to form a domestic Texas LLC. The filing fee is $300. Article 2 of the form must designate a registered agent and registered office address.
Form 206 – Certificate of Formation for a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) is used by licensed professionals (such as attorneys, physicians, or engineers) to form a PLLC under BOC Chapter 301. The filing fee is $300.
Foreign (Out-of-State) LLC Registration:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 304 | Application for Registration of a Foreign LLC | $750 |
| Form 305 | Application for Registration of a Foreign Professional LLC | $750 |
| Form 313 | Application for Registration of a Foreign Series LLC | $750 |
Instructions for Form 304 and Form 305 are available on the Secretary of State’s website. Foreign LLCs that have transacted business in Texas for more than 90 days without registering are subject to a late filing fee equal to the $750 registration fee for each full or partial calendar year of delinquency.
LLC Conversion Forms:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 632 | Certificate of Conversion – Corporation Converting to LLC | $300 + formation fee |
| Form 635 | Certificate of Conversion – LLC Converting to General Partnership | $300 |
| Form 636 | Certificate of Conversion – LLC Converting to Corporation | $300 + formation fee |
| Form 637 | Certificate of Conversion – LLC Converting to Limited Partnership | $300 + formation fee |
| Form 638 | Certificate of Conversion – LLC Converting to Real Estate Investment Trust | $300 + formation fee |
| Form 642 | Certificate of Conversion – Limited Partnership Converting to LLC | $300 + formation fee |
| Form 645 | Certificate of Conversion – Professional Association Converting to Professional LLC | $300 + formation fee |
Texas Corporation Forms
All Texas corporation forms are available on the Texas Secretary of State’s Business and Nonprofit Forms page.
Domestic Corporation Formation:
Form 201 – Certificate of Formation for a For-Profit Corporation is used to form a domestic Texas for-profit corporation. The filing fee is $300. Article 2 of the form must designate a registered agent and registered office address. Instructions.
Form 203 – Certificate of Formation for a Professional Corporation (PC) is used by licensed professionals to form a professional corporation under BOC Chapter 301. The filing fee is $300.
Foreign Corporation Registration:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 301 | Application for Registration of a Foreign For-Profit Corporation | $750 |
| Form 303 | Application for Registration of a Foreign Professional Corporation | $750 |
Instructions fo rForm 301 and Form 303 are available on the Secretary of State’s website.
Amendment, Correction, and Other Corporation Forms:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 424 | Certificate of Amendment | $150 |
| Form 414 | Restated Certificate of Formation | $300 |
| Form 425 | Restriction on the Transfer of Shares (for-profit corporations only) | $15 |
| Form 426 | Resolution Relating to a Series of Shares (for-profit corporations only) | $15 |
| Form 651 | Certificate of Termination – Domestic For-Profit Entity | $40 |
| Form 801 | Application for Reinstatement and Request to Set Aside Tax Forfeiture | $75 |
| Form 811 | Application for Reinstatement (voluntary or involuntary termination) | $15 (voluntary) / $75 (involuntary) |
| Form 812 | Statement of Operation as a Close Corporation | $15 |
| Form 813 | Statement Terminating Close Corporation Status | $15 |
Corporation Conversion Forms:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 631 | Certificate of Conversion – Corporation Converting to General Partnership | $300 |
| Form 632 | Certificate of Conversion – Corporation Converting to LLC | $300 + formation fee |
| Form 633 | Certificate of Conversion – Corporation Converting to Limited Partnership | $300 + formation fee |
| Form 634 | Certificate of Conversion – Corporation Converting to REIT | $300 + formation fee |
| Form 636 | Certificate of Conversion – LLC Converting to Corporation | $300 + formation fee |
| Form 643 | Certificate of Conversion – Limited Partnership Converting to Corporation | $300 + formation fee |
Texas Nonprofit Organization Forms
All Texas nonprofit forms are available on the Texas Secretary of State’s Business and Nonprofit Forms page. Nonprofit corporations benefit from significantly reduced filing fees compared to for-profit entities.
Domestic Nonprofit Formation:
Form 202 – Certificate of Formation for a Nonprofit Corporation is used to form a domestic Texas nonprofit corporation. The filing fee is $25. Article 2 of the form must designate a registered agent and registered office address in Texas. Instructions are available at the site and in the Form 202 instructions PDF.
Form 208 – Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Summary provides an informational summary for unincorporated nonprofit associations. This form does not create a legal entity and carries no filing fee. An unincorporated nonprofit association may optionally designate a registered agent by filing Form 706.
Foreign Nonprofit Registration:
Form 302 – Application for Registration of a Foreign Nonprofit Corporation is used by out-of-state nonprofit corporations registering to transact business in Texas. The filing fee is $25.
Amendment, Reporting, Termination, and Reinstatement Forms:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 424 | Certificate of Amendment – Nonprofit Corporation or Cooperative Association | $25 |
| Form 624 | Certificate of Merger – Nonprofit Corporation | $50 + formation fee (if applicable) |
| Form 652 | Certificate of Termination – Nonprofit Corporation or Cooperative Association | $5 |
| Form 801 | Application for Reinstatement and Request to Set Aside Tax Forfeiture – Nonprofit | $0 |
| Form 802 | Periodic Report – Nonprofit Corporation (required every four years) | $5 (plus late fee if applicable) |
| Form 811 | Application for Reinstatement – Nonprofit (voluntary or involuntary termination) | $5 |
Statutory Agent Forms for Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 706 | Appointment of Statutory Agent | $25 |
| Form 707 | Amendment to Appointment of Statutory Agent | $5 |
| Form 708 | Resignation of Appointed Statutory Agent | $0 |
| Form 709 | Cancellation of Appointment of Statutory Agent | $5 |
Nonprofit corporations are required to file a periodic report with the Secretary of State not more than once every four years. The Texas Secretary of State’s nonprofit page provides additional guidance on nonprofit formation and ongoing compliance requirements.
Texas Partnership Forms (LP and LLP)
All Texas partnership forms are available on the Texas Secretary of State’s Business and Nonprofit Forms page.
Domestic Limited Partnership Formation:
Form 207 – Certificate of Formation for a Limited Partnership is used to form a domestic Texas limited partnership. The filing fee is $750. The certificate of formation must designate a registered agent and registered office address in Texas.
Texas Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Registration:
Form 701 – Registration as a Texas Limited Liability Partnership or LLLP is used by a Texas general partnership or limited partnership to register as an LLP or LLLP. The filing fee is $200 per partner. Unlike a certificate of formation, Form 701 does not create a new entity; it registers an existing partnership’s limited liability status.
Foreign Partnership Registration:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 306 | Application for Registration of a Foreign Limited Partnership | $750 |
| Form 307 | Application for Registration of a Foreign LLP or LLLP | $200 per TX general partner (min. $200, max. $750) |
| Form 308 | Renewal of Foreign LLP or LLLP Registration | $200 per TX general partner |
Instructions fo rForm 306 are available on the Secretary of State’s website. A foreign limited liability limited partnership (LLLP) must file both Form 306 (as a limited partnership) and Form 307 (as an LLP).
Amendment, Reporting, and Other Partnership Forms:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 407 | Amendment to Registration – Foreign LLP | $10 + $200 per partner added (max $750) |
| Form 412 | Amended Registration – Foreign Limited Partnership | $150 |
| Form 704 | Notice of Withdrawal of Registration – Texas LLP or LLLP | $15 |
| Form 713 | Annual Report of a Limited Liability Partnership | $35 |
| Form 722 | Amendment to Registration of a Texas LLP | $10 + $200 per partner added |
| Form 804 | Periodic Report of a Limited Partnership (required periodically) | $50 |
| Form 816 | Application for Reinstatement of LLP Status | $75 |
Partnership Conversion Forms:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 641 | Certificate of Conversion – LP Converting to General Partnership | $750 |
| Form 642 | Certificate of Conversion – LP Converting to LLC | $750 + formation fee |
| Form 643 | Certificate of Conversion – LP Converting to Corporation | $750 + formation fee |
| Form 644 | Certificate of Conversion – LP Converting to REIT | $750 + formation fee |
Texas Registered Agent Forms
All Texas registered agent forms are available on the Texas Secretary of State’s Business and Nonprofit Forms page. These forms govern the designation, change, resignation, and rejection of registered agents under BOC Chapter 5, Subchapter E, and are used by both domestic and foreign filing entities.
| Form | Description | Filed By | Filing Fee |
| Form 401 | Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office | Entity | $15 (for-profit) / $5 (nonprofit or cooperative association) |
| Form 401-A | Consent of Registered Agent to Appointment | Entity (retained in records; not filed with SOS) | $15 (for-profit) / $5 (nonprofit or cooperative association) — when filed as a standalone consent document |
| Form 402 | Statement of Resignation of Registered Agent | Registered Agent | $0 |
| Form 408 | Statement of Change of Registered Office Address by Registered Agent | Registered Agent | $15 per entity (maximum fees apply for multiple entities) |
| Form 428 | Rejection of Appointment as Registered Agent | Person named without consent | $0 |
| Form 706 | Appointment of Statutory Agent (financial institutions and unincorporated nonprofit associations) | Entity | $25 |
| Form 707 | Amendment to Appointment of Statutory Agent | Entity | $5 |
| Form 708 | Resignation of Appointed Statutory Agent | Statutory Agent | $0 |
| Form 709 | Cancellation of Appointment of Statutory Agent | Entity | $5 |
Maximum fees for Form 408 when covering multiple entities:
| Entity Type | Maximum Fee |
| For-profit corporations | $750 |
| Limited liability companies | $750 |
| Limited partnerships | $750 |
| Professional corporations | $750 |
| Professional associations | $750 |
| Nonprofit corporations and cooperative associations | $250 |
General Texas Business Documents
The following forms apply across multiple entity types and are used for name reservations, assumed names, corrections, amendments, termination, withdrawal, and reinstatement. The complete filing fee schedule is available in Form 806 – Business Filings & Trademarks Fee Schedule (PDF).
Name and Identity Forms:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 501 | Name Reservation (120-day reservation or renewal) | $40 |
| Form 502 | Name Registration – Foreign Entity Not Qualified to Transact Business in Texas | $25 |
| Form 503 | Assumed Name Certificate | $25 |
| Form 504 | Statement of Abandonment of an Assumed Name | $10 |
| Form 505 | Renewal of Registration of an Entity Name | $15 |
| Form 506 | Notice of Transfer of Reservation of an Entity Name | $15 |
| Form 507 | Notice of Withdrawal of Reservation of an Entity Name | $0 |
| Form 508 | Notice of Withdrawal of Registration of an Entity Name | $15 |
| Form 509 | Consent to Use of Similar Name | $15 |
Correction, Amendment, and Delayed Filing Forms:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 403 | Certificate of Correction | $15 |
| Form 424 | Certificate of Amendment | $150 (for-profit) / $25 (nonprofit or cooperative association) |
| Form 427 | Certificate of Abandonment of a Filing Instrument Not Yet Effective | $15 (for-profit) / $5 (nonprofit or cooperative association) |
| Form 805 | Statement of Event or Fact (to bring a delayed filing instrument into effect) | $15 (for-profit) / $5 (nonprofit or cooperative association) |
Foreign Entity Withdrawal and Termination of Registration:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 608 | Certificate of Withdrawal of Registration – Foreign Entity (entity still exists in home state) | $15 (for-profit) / $5 (nonprofit or cooperative association) |
| Form 609 | Withdrawal of Foreign Limited Liability Partnership Registration | $15 |
| Form 612 | Termination of Registration – Foreign Entity (entity no longer exists in home state) | $15 (for-profit) / $5 (nonprofit or cooperative association) |
| Form 422 | Transfer of Registration to Successor Entity After Merger or Conversion | $150 (for-profit) / $25 (nonprofit or cooperative association) |
Domestic Entity Termination and Reinstatement:
| Form | Description | Filing Fee |
| Form 651 | Certificate of Termination – Domestic Entity (except nonprofit or cooperative association) | $40 |
| Form 652 | Certificate of Termination – Nonprofit Corporation or Cooperative Association | $5 |
| Form 801 | Application for Reinstatement and Request to Set Aside Tax Forfeiture | $75 (for-profit) / $0 (nonprofit or cooperative association) |
| Form 811 | Application for Reinstatement (voluntary or involuntary termination or revocation) | $15 (voluntary, for-profit) / $75 (involuntary, for-profit) / $5 (nonprofit or cooperative association) |
Expedited Service Fees:
| Service | Fee |
| Standard expedited processing | $50 |
| Next-day expedited processing | $500 |
| Same-day expedited processing | $750 |
| Preclearance of a filing instrument | $50 per instrument |
Expedited services are available for select filings through Texas Express. The complete fee schedule is published in Form 806 (PDF), revised October 2025.
FAQ
Where can I find all current Texas Secretary of State business forms?
All current Texas Secretary of State business forms are available on the Business and Nonprofit Forms page of the Texas Secretary of State’s official website. Forms are organized by category—formation, registration, amendment, registered agent, termination, reinstatement, and more—and are available as downloadable PDFs and Word documents. Most forms may be filed online through SOSDirect. Documents not currently available for online filing may be uploaded through SOSUpload. The current filing fee schedule is published in Form 806 – Business Filings & Trademarks Fee Schedule (PDF).
Is Form 401-A required to be filed with the Texas Secretary of State?
No. Form 401-A – Consent of Registered Agent to Appointment is not filed with the Texas Secretary of State. Under BOC §5.2011, a registered agent must consent in written or electronic form to serve before being named in any filing instrument. That consent is retained in the entity’s internal records. When an authorized official signs Form 401 or a certificate of formation that names a registered agent, the signature constitutes an affirmation that the designated agent has already consented to serve. Naming a person as a registered agent without their consent may result in criminal liability under BOC §4.008.
What form is used to change a registered agent in Texas?
Form 401 – Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office is used by a domestic or foreign filing entity to change its registered agent, its registered office address, or both. The filing fee is $15 for most entities and $5 for nonprofit corporations and cooperative associations. Form 401 may be filed online through SOSDirect, by mail to P.O. Box 13697, Austin, TX 78711-3697, or in person at the James Earl Rudder Office Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin, TX 78701.
What is the difference between Form 401 and Form 408?
Form 401 is filed by the entity and may be used to appoint a different registered agent, change the registered office address, or do both in a single filing. Form 408 is filed by the registered agent itself and is used only when the same individual or organization continues to serve as registered agent but is changing its own name or address. Form 408 cannot be used to appoint a new or different agent. A key practical advantage of Form 408 is that a single filing may cover all entities represented by that agent, subject to per-entity fees and maximum fee caps. Before filing Form 408, the agent must give at least 10 days’ written notice to each represented entity, as required by BOC §5.203.
Is there a fee to form a nonprofit corporation in Texas?
Yes. The filing fee for Form 202 – Certificate of Formation for a Nonprofit Corporation is $25. This is reduced from the $300 fee that applies to for-profit entities such as LLCs, for-profit corporations, and professional corporations. A 2.7% convenience fee applies to credit card payments made through SOSDirect. The complete fee schedule is available in Form 806 (PDF) and on the Texas Secretary of State fee schedule page.
What forms are used to register an out-of-state LLC in Texas?
The form used depends on the type of LLC:
- Standard foreign LLC: Form 304 – Application for Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company — $750 filing fee.
- Foreign professional LLC: Form 305 — $750 filing fee.
- Foreign series LLC: Form 313 — $750 filing fee.
All three forms require the designation of a Texas registered agent and a physical Texas registered office address. A foreign LLC that has transacted business in Texas for more than 90 days without registering is subject to a late filing fee equal to the $750 registration fee for each full or partial calendar year of delinquency under BOC §9.054.
What form is used to form a Texas limited partnership?
Form 207 – Certificate of Formation for a Limited Partnership is used to form a domestic Texas limited partnership. The filing fee is $750. The certificate of formation must designate a registered agent and registered office address in Texas. A Texas general or limited partnership seeking to register as a limited liability partnership (LLP) uses Form 701 rather than a certificate of formation, at a fee of $200 per partner.
Can I file Texas SOS forms online?
Yes. The Texas Secretary of State strongly encourages electronic filing and provides two online systems:
- SOSDirect: Available 24/7, SOSDirect supports online filing of business formation documents, registered agent changes, assumed name certificates, name reservations, reinstatement applications, periodic reports, and more. Real-time processing confirmation is provided upon filing. A SOSDirect account must be created and funded before use. There is a $1.00 fee per search associated with the SOSDirect search function.
- SOSUpload: For documents not available for direct filing through SOSDirect, the SOSUpload system allows users to upload PDF documents for processing. A SOSDirect account is required.
For time-sensitive filings, the Texas Express expedited service offers same-day ($750), next-day ($500), and standard expedited ($50) processing options for eligible documents. Preclearance of a draft filing instrument is available for $50 per instrument.