57D-9-22. Filing of articles of organization and conversion by the converting entity.

(a) After a plan of conversion has been approved by the converting entity as provided in G.S. 57D-9-21, the converting entity shall deliver articles of organization and conversion to the Secretary of State for filing. The articles of organization and conversion must contain (i) the information required by G.S. 57D-2-21 and (ii) the following information:

(1) The name, type of entity, and jurisdiction whose law governs the organization and internal affairs of the converting entity immediately before the conversion.

(2) A statement that the articles of organization and conversion are being submitted for the purpose of converting the eligible entity into an LLC.

(3) The name the entity will have when the conversion becomes effective.

(4) The mailing address of the converting entity immediately before the conversion and, if different, the mailing address it will have when the conversion becomes effective.

(5) A statement that a plan of conversion has been approved by the converting entity as required by law.

(b) If the plan of conversion is abandoned after the articles of organization and conversion have been delivered to the Secretary of State but before the articles of organization and conversion become effective, the converting entity must deliver to the Secretary of State for filing prior to the time the articles of organization and conversion become effective an amendment withdrawing such articles.

(c) Certificates of conversion must be registered as provided in G.S. 47-18.1.