Instructions

Note

These instructions are for an existing domestic reporting entity to convert into a non-reporting domestic entity (some older limited partnerships may not be reporting entities).

Terms

The following terms are used in these instructions.

Resulting entity: a resulting entity is the entity that is produced after the Statement of Conversion is filed.

Converting entity: a converting entity transitions their entity type.

ID number

This field is pre-filled with the entity information in the records of the Colorado Secretary of State. This information cannot be changed by filing this document.

Converting entity name, form, and jurisdiction

These fields are all pre-filled with the entity information in the records of the Colorado Secretary of State. This information cannot be changed by filing this document.

Principal office street address of the converting entity

These fields are all pre-filled with the entity information in the records of the Colorado Secretary of State. Enter the street address of the principal office. Include the suite, unit or apartment number, if applicable. If the address is outside of the United States, include the country and province (if applicable). This must be a physical address.

Principal office mailing address of the converting entity

If different from the street address, list the complete address where mail may be delivered.

True name

Provide the true name of the resulting entity. [1]

Form

Select the form of the entity from the drop-down list. If the form does not appear in the drop-down list, select “Other”, and enter the form of entity in the field provided. Refer to the  glossary for definitions of each form type.

Caution: A sole proprietor(ship) is not a recognized form of entity.  [2]

Jurisdiction

Select the jurisdiction under the law of which the entity is formed. If the jurisdiction does not appear in the drop-down list, select “Other” and enter the jurisdiction in the field provided.

The term ‘foreign’ defines any entity formed outside the state of Colorado. This is a term commonly used by all states to identify entities formed outside of their state.

Principal office street address of the resulting entity

These fields are all pre-filled with the entity information in the records of the Colorado Secretary of State. Enter the street address of the principal office. Include the suite, unit or apartment number, if applicable. If the address is outside of the United States, include the country and province (if applicable). This must be a physical address.

Principal office mailing address of the resulting entity

If different from the street address, list the complete address where mail may be delivered.

Statement regarding conversion

A statement is required that the converting entity has been converted into the resulting entity. [3]

Additional information

Select “Yes” if additional information is permitted or required by law to be included in the document. You will be able to attach documents before you complete your filing. Information regarding attachments

Delayed effective date (optional)

If you want the document to take effect immediately, leave “Yes” selected and the date field blank.

If you don’t want the document to become effective immediately, select “No” and enter the date and time (time is optional) that you want the document to become effective in the box. If only a date is entered into the box, then the document will become effective at 11:59 PM on that date. The effective date of filing can be delayed up to 90 days maximum. All filing dates and times are in Mountain Standard Time.  [4]

Email notification

Our office can send you email notifications about due dates and other events affecting this business record.

Notice

This section describes the legal authority for filing this document.  [5]

Individual causing delivery [6]

Each individual causing the document to be filed is responsible for complying with the applicable statutes. Provide the last name and first name of at least one individual causing the document to be delivered for filing. Enter the individual’s mailing address, including the city, state and ZIP/postal code. If the address is outside of the United States, include the country and, if applicable, the province.

Example:

Smith, John 
123 N. Main St., Apt 101 
Denver, Colorado 80122

Additional individuals causing delivery

If more than one person is causing this document to be filed, mark “Yes” to include an attachment with the names and addresses of additional individuals causing the document to be filed. The attachment must provide the name of each additional individual, including their last name and first name. A middle name or initial and a suffix are optional. Also provide the mailing address, including the city, state and ZIP/postal code. Any address outside of the United States must include the country and, if applicable, the province.

Disclaimer

Instructions, and the related form, are not intended to provide legal, business, or tax advice, and are offered as a public service without representation or warranty. While the related form is believed to satisfy minimum legal requirements as of its revision date, compliance with applicable law, as the same may be amended from time to time, remains the responsibility of the user of this form. Questions should be addressed to the user’s attorney.

Submit

Selecting the Submit button will navigate to either the “Manage Attachments” page or the “You’re not done yet” page to review the information. If you select Submit and the next page does not display, first check for error messages at the top of the form. Your document won’t be filed until after payment.

Note

Review the form carefully; mistakes may have legal consequences. Our office cannot provide legal advice. Questions should be addressed to your legal, business, or tax advisor(s). Only provide information that is required or permitted to be included in the document. Information included in the document must be in English, and must state the name and address of at least one individual causing the document to be delivered for filing.

Statement of Conversion filed pursuant to § 7-90-201.7 (1) of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.).

[1] | 7-90-601, C.R.S.
[2] |   7-90-102 (13) and  (23), C.R.S.
[3] |  7-90-201.7, C.R.S.
[4] | 2-4-109 and  7-90-304, C.R.S.
[5] |   7-90-301.5, C.R.S.
[6] |   7-90-301.5, C.R.S.