What is Certificate of Formation? Definition, requirements, and how it applies to your business formation. Learn everything about certificate of formation for LLCs and corporations.
# Certificate of Formation
A Certificate of Formation is the document filed to create an LLC in states that use this terminology instead of 'Articles of Organization.' The content and purpose are identical — it legally establishes the LLC's existence. Delaware, Texas, and several other states use this term.
The distinction between 'Certificate of Formation' and 'Articles of Organization' is purely terminological — they serve the same legal function. The required information (name, agent, address, management structure) is the same regardless of what the state calls the document.
Lovie automatically uses the correct document name and format for your state of formation, whether it's called Articles of Organization, Certificate of Formation, or Certificate of Organization.