RS 12:1346: Issuance of certificate of authority

If the secretary of state finds that the application for the certificate of authority conforms to law, that the nature of the business is lawful for a limited liability company in this state, and that all requisite fees have been paid, he shall do the following:

(1) Endorse on the application the word "Filed" and the date of the filing.

(2) File in his office an application.

(3) Issue a certificate of authority to transact business in this state to which he shall affix the other application, which shall be returned to the limited liability company or its representative.