An LLC Examiner is typically a professional working in the business or corporations division of a state’s Secretary of State office. The title might vary slightly from state to state, but the main duties remain the same.
Their primary role is to review and process applications for the formation of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), along with amendments, dissolutions, and other filings related to these business entities.
Here are some of the specific responsibilities often associated with the role:
- Review of LLC formation documents: They ensure that the documents meet the state’s statutory requirements. This can include checking for correct use of mandatory words in the company’s name, ensuring the registered agent is valid, checking the business purpose is allowed under state law, and so on.
- Compliance checks: They often help ensure that businesses remain in good standing by making sure annual reports, fees, and other required filings are up to date.
- Processing amendments and dissolutions: If an LLC wishes to make changes to its original formation documents (like changing the name or the registered agent), or to dissolve the LLC, these filings are also processed by the LLC Examiner.
- Public inquiries: They often help answer questions from the public about LLC formation and requirements, and assist with search requests for LLC information.
- Maintenance of business records: The LLC Examiner might also be involved in maintaining the state’s database of registered LLCs, ensuring that the information is accurate and up to date.
Note that the exact duties of an LLC Examiner might vary depending on the state, as business formation laws and regulations can vary across jurisdictions.
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