Articles of Organization Apostille for LLCs Abroad
Articles of Organization are the filing that creates a limited liability company in most U.S. states. Foreign banks and registries ask for them to prove your LLC exists.
What this document is
The filing records the LLC's name, registered agent and basic structure. Foreign counterparties use it as the company's birth record, usually alongside a recent Certificate of Good Standing.
Where it is used
U.S. LLCs use apostilled Articles when opening a branch in Spain, obtaining a tax number in Portugal or qualifying as a supplier to a European buyer.
How to prepare it
- Send the filed version with the state's filing stamp.
- Include any later amendments that changed the name.
- Name the office that will receive it.
Check this first
Some registries accept only a copy certified by the state that issued it. If yours does, the apostille must come from that state, and a notarized copy will not meet the request.
How the apostille is obtained
- We review the document and check whether a notarized copy meets the request.
- A Maryland notary performs the notarization.
- The Circuit Court clerk certifies the notary where required, and the Maryland Secretary of State issues the apostille.
- We scan the apostilled document and email you a high-resolution PDF.
A common question
My LLC is formed in Delaware. Can you still help?
Tell us in your review request. A notarized copy can follow the Maryland route, while a state-certified copy needs an apostille from Delaware.