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Instructions: Complete and include this form with your paper submission. This form will not be made part of the filed document. Make all checks or money orders payable to the Secretary of State. In-person submissions (excluding Statements of Information): $15 special handling fee.
Business Entities Submission Cover Sheet. For fastest service, file online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov. Instructions: Complete and include this form with your paper submission. This form will not be made part of the filed document. Make all checks or money orders payable to the Secretary of State.
To terminate (cancel) a limited liability company (LLC), complete the Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-4/7). Before submitting the completed form, you should consult with a private attorney for advice about your specific business needs.
Over 140 Business Filings, Name Reservations, and Orders for Certificates of Status and Certified Copies of Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships available online.
Form LLC-3 must be filed prior to or together with the Certificate of Cancellation - Form LLC-4/7. California Corporations Code section 17707.08. The status of the LLC must be active on the records of the California Secretary of State in order to file cancellation documents.
Instructions for Completing the Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-4/7) Where to File: For easier completion, this form is available on the Secretary of State's website at www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/forms.htm and can be viewed, filled in and printed from your computer.
Step 3: Once Step 2 is complete and the FTB approval letter is obtained, visit bizfile California to obtain and complete Secretary of State Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-4/7 (PDF), and if applicable, Form LLC-3 (PDF)). Read all form instructions before completing the form(s).