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If you have previously submitted this interview, paid for services and are now updating a previously submitted interview, please enter your A People's Choice 4 digit Matter Number here. You would have received your matter number via email.
Name*
Prefix First Middle Last
Your Email Address*
Your Phone Number*
Phone Type*
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This interview is set up to gather all the necessary information to prepare your legal paperwork. At the end of the interview process, you will be able to select your service options (full-service with case management OR our bare-bones "documents only" option) and remit payment should you choose to proceed.
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Your Personal Information
The following information will be reflected on your legal documents.

TIP: If you do not know the answer to a REQUIRED field you can enter some other text in the field that will be obvious to our staff that it is incorrect but still allow you to proceed [example date of birth 00/00/00, email donot@know.com, etc]. As long as a required field has text in it, you will be able to continue through the interview.
Client Address*
This address will be reflected on your paperwork.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Case Information
The next sections of this interview will allow us to get the required information for your specific paperwork. Please make sure you provide complete information.
Document Preparation Package Options*
Please select from the following packages of services
- General, for profit corporation (C or S Corp)
- Limited Liability Company
- Professional Corp.
- Sole Proprietorship dba
- Nonprofit Corporation (does not included 501(c)(3) Application
- General Partnership
- Register Foreign Non-California Stock corporation

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Business Details
BUSINESS NAME*
C or General corporation: Cannot use the words "Bank," "Trust," "Trustee," "Finance," or related words in its name, and must include one of the following corporate designators in its corporate name: "Inc.," "Corp.," "Incorporated," "Corporation," or use the abbreviations "Inc." or "Corp." in its name.

LLC: Cannot use the words "Bank," "Insurance," "Trust," "Trustee," "Incorporated," "Corporation," or use the abbreviations "Inc." or "Corp." in its name. An LLC must include one of the following designations in its name: "L.L.C.," "Ltd Liability Company," or "Limited Liability Company."

Nonprofit corporation: Does not have to include a corporate designator in its name.
Type of Professional Corporation*
Please select one
BUSINESS NAME*
All professional corporations are restriicted in the style of name they may use. In all cases, professional corporations must indicate they are a corporation. Usually the indication is restricted to "a Professional Corporation. The corporation may use the full name or just the surname of one of more of the shareholders. Most permissible names for a professional corporation include a reference to the profession.
Name Reserved?*
Please check one of the following:

The proposed name has been reserved with the California Secretary of State

The proposed name has NOT been reserved
Reservation Number:*
Company Details
County of Business Location*
Please select which California county this business will be located in.
Principal Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Primary Contact Person*
Company Phone*
Nonprofit corporations must include a detailed Statement of Purpose. Please complete your Statement of Purpose below.

Here is an example of the purpose statement for a California nonprofit public benefit corporation:

This corporation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for charitable purposes. The specific purposes for which this corporation is formed are exclusively charitable within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Business organizational Purpose*
Please provide a brief explanation of the purpose of your new business

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Agent for Service of Process
(2) Add ons
An agent for service of process (also known as the registered agent) is the person or company designated to accept service of process on behalf of a corporation or limited liability company. The defendant must be "served" with court papers, which give the defendant notice, before a lawsuit can have legal effect.

We will act as our own Agent for Service of Process

I want A People's Choice to act as my Agent for Service of Process ($175 annual fee)
Agent for Service of Process Information
Agent for Service of Process*
Please provide the name and address of a person located in California to act as your agent for service of process. For non-California owners that do not have a physical presence in California, A People's Choice can act as your agent for service of process for an annual fee. If you desire our office to act as the agent for service of process, please enter A PEOPLE'S CHOICE in the name fields.

TIP: A Registered Agent for Service of Process:
*CANNOT be another company or corporation unless they are registered with the Secretary of State to act in this capacity.
*MUST be a living adult.
*MUST maintain a physical address with the state of California
*IS TYPICALLY one of the officers of the corporation

Name of Agent for Service of Process

Home or Business Address of Agent for Service of Process*
Same as previous Client Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Agent for Service of Process Phone No.*

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Business Fiscal Details
Annual Meeting Date*

2nd Tuesday on March

Fiscal Year Ends*

December 31st

Accounting Method*

Cash

Accrual
Corporate Shares
Authorized Shares of Stock*
This figure represents the total number of shares that your corporation is AUTHORIZED to issue. Your corporation is not requires to issue ALL of the authorized shares. A small number of Authorized Shares may restrict your corporation's ability to distribute ownership. A large number of Authorized Shares could negatively impact a corporation's tax liability. The default value provided herein indicates the combination of authorized shares and par value that is acceptable in California while still qualifying for the minimum filing fees.

1500

Par Value*

$.01

Stockholders*
Please make a selection below.
Stockholders*
Please identify the following information regarding the corporate stockholders.
Name Address Social Security #

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Officers
Please check the Corporate Officer positions your business entity will have*
California Corporations Code Section 312(a) states that each California corporation must have: A chairman of the board or a president or both; A secretary; and a chief financial officer.

California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act Section 17704-07(v) provides that California LLCs can have officers such as a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, CEO or CFO if officers are authorized in the LLC's Operating Agreement.
Select All
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer
Chair
President
Name of President*
First Middle Last
Address of President*
Same as your address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone of President*
Email of President*

Social Security Number of President*

Vice-President
Name of Vice-President*
First Middle Last
Address of Vice-President*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone of Vice President*
Email of Vice-President*

Social Security Number of Vice-President*

Secretary
Name of Secretary*
First Middle Last
Address of Secretary*
Same as Your Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone of Secretary
Email of Secretary*

Social Security Number of Secretary*

Treasurer or Chief Financial Officer
Name of Treasurer*
First Middle Last
Address of Treasurer*
Same as Your Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone of Treasurer*
Email of Treasurer*

Social Security Number of Treasurer*

Chair
Name*
First Middle Last
Address*
Same as Your Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone*
Email*

Social Security Number*

Corporate Directors
Address, telephone numbers and social security information does not need to be repeated here if previously provided in the Officer Section above. After providing Director's name, please enter "SAME AS ABOVE" in the address field and leave remaining fields blank.
Corporate Directors*
Name Address Phone Email Social Security #

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Limited Liability Companies
Member Classes
Will the LLC have more than one class of members? Note: Only one class is needed in most situations.

No

Yes
LLC Member Information*
Address, telephone numbers and social security information does not need to be repeated here if previously provided in the Officer Section above. After providing the LLC Member's name, please enter "SAME AS ABOVE" in the address field and leave remaining fields blank.
Name Address Phone Email Social Security #

LLC Member Contributions*
Please itemize each Member above as to their contribution (cash or services), the fair market value of the contribution and the percentage of ownership of the LLC
Name Member Contributions (cash/services) FMV of Member's Contribution % of Ownership

Final Capital Pay-in Date*

December 31st (current year)

Additional Member Contributions
Could additional contributions be required in future?

No

Yes
New Members*
Can New Members be added?

No

Yes
Voting Requirement for New Members*
What is the voting requirement to admit a new Members?

Unanimous

Majority
Additional Conditions for New Members*
Are there additional conditions to admitting new Members?

No

Yes
Describe Conditions for Admitting New Members*
Withdrawal of Members
Can a Member voluntarily withdraw from the Company?

Yes

No
Member Withdrawal Period*
What is the initial period of prohibition on withdrawal?

Do not specify

One Month

3 Months

6 Months

1 Year
Notice Period for Member Withdrawal Period*
What is the notice period required for withdrawal?

Do not specify

One Month

3 Months

6 Months

1 Year
Member Meetings*
When will Members hold regular meetings?

Weekly

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

Only as required
Member Votes*
How will Member votes be determined?

Based on ownership share

Equal vote for equal member
Management of LLC
How will the LLC be managed?

By all Members

By one Manager

By more than one Manager
Adding Managers
What is required to add a new Manager?

Majority Vote of Members

Unanimous Vote of Members
Manager Name(s)
Click the + if more than one manager
First Middle or N/A Last

Management Duties and Responsibilities
What are the duties and responsibilities of the manager(s)?
Manager(s) will supervise the day-to-day operations of the Company and provide administrative services.
Limitations of Management Duties*
What are the duties and responsibilities of the manager(s)?
Membership Vote for Allocations*

Unanimous

Per Capita Majority

Majority of the Profits Interest

Majority of the Capital Interests

Majority of Profits and Capital Interest
Accounting*
How should this company be classified for tax purposes?

Partnership: This option is only available if your LLC has two or more Members. A Partnership classification allows for pass-through taxation where your income is taxed only once, as income tax on the earnings paid to each of your Members. If your LLC has two or more Members it will be treated as a Partnership by default unless you designate otherwise.

Corporation: This option is available to any LLC. If you declare this option then the income of your LLC will be taxed first at the Company level and in addition, your Members would pay income tax on any distributions.

Disregarded Entity: This option is only available to an LLC that has only one Member. An LLC that is classified as Disregarded Entity will be taxed in a pass-through manner, similar to a sole proprietorship. If your LLC has a single Member then it will be treated as a Disregarded Entity by default unless you designate otherwise.

This is general information and should not be considered legal or tax advice. For specific information on the pros and cons of each tax system, it is recommended you contact a tax lawyer in your area or qualified tax accountant.

Disregarded entity

Corporation

Partnership
Fiscal Year End*

December 31st (current year)

Annual Report
In addition to the federal income tax report, what other reports do you want to include in your annual report to Members?
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statement
Profit and Loss Summary
Dissolution of the Company*
Will your Company be dissolved if one Member leaves?

Yes

No
Members Ability to Sell Share*
Are Members allowed to sell their share to non-member?

Yes

No
Binding Company in Contract
Which groups or individuals can bind your Company in contract? For example, Any Member, all Class A Members, James Smith only. Click the + to add additional parties.

Competative Interests and Loyalty*
Can a Member or Manager participate in a venture that competes with the business of your Company?

Yes

No
Timeframe re Competative Interests
For what period of time after leaving is a Member or Manager prevented from competing against your Company?

Do not specify

One year

Two years

Three years

Five years
Actions that Require Unanimous Consent
Select the issues that require the consent of all Members:
Incurring liabilities over a fixed dollar amount
Incurring a single expense over a fixed dollar amount
Sell, loan or otherwise put the ownership or possession of Company property at risk.
Releasing any claim except for payment in full.
Single Liability Expense Limit*
Please provide the Single liability expense limit.

Single Transaction Expense Limit*
Please provide the Single Transaction expense limit.

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Business DBA
This business is conducted by:*

an individual

married couple

State or local registered domestic partners

Co-partners

a Joint Venture

a General Partnership

a Limited Liability Partnership

a Trust

a Corporation

a Limited Partnership

a Limited Liability Company

an Unincorporated association other than partnership
Registered Owner of dba Business*
If more than one owner, please click the + to add additional parties. IMPORTANT: You cannot list a postal office address for the address in this section. It must be a physical address (not a box address provided by a UPS store or Mail Box Etc. store, etc.)
Registrant Name Complete Address

Date Business Started*
Please provide the date the registrant first started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above. Insert N/A if you haven't yet started business.

(3) Add ons*
The current registration fee with the County Clerk is $53.00 to register with one fictitious busines name, plus a $10.00 extra fee for each additional business name. Please check one fo the following.

I will only have 1 fictitious business name as listed as my Proposed Business Name above

I will have 1 additional fictitious business name in addition to the Proposed Business Name I provided above

I will have 2 additional fictitious business names in addition to the Proposed Business Name I provided above
First additional fictitious business name

Second additional fictitious business name*

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Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Application Process
Your New NonProfit
The 501(c)(3) application process with the IRS requires extensive details. In this regard, upon submission of your data we will send you a separate pdf worksheet to provide the necessary information for that part of this process. Please click NEXT to continue through the rest of this interview process.
Existing NonProfits
State of Incorporation*
Date of Incorporation*
Month
Day
Year

Corporate EIN #

Annual Donations*
Will at least 1 /3 of the annual donations come from the public?

Yes, at least 1 /3 of the annual donations come from the public

No, at least 1 /3 of the annual donations will NOT come from the public

Third Choice
Successor to Other NonProfit
Is the Organization a successor to another nonprofit?

Yes the Organization IS a successor to another nonprofit

No, the Organization is NOT a successor to another nonprofit
Power of Attorney*
Is a Power of Attorney needed for the authorized representative? (This is generally only required if the representative is an attorney or a CPA)

No a Power of Attorney is NOT needed for the authorized representative

A Power of Attorney IS needed for the authorized representative
Influence Legislation*
Will the Organization influence legislation?

The Organization WILL NOT influence legislation

The Organization WILL influence legislation
Economic Development*
Will the Organization engage in economic development?

The Organization WILL NOT engage in economic development

The Organization WILL engage in economic development
Gaming Activities*
Will the Organization engage in Bingo or Gaming activities?

The Organization WILL NOT engage in Bingo or Gaming activities

The Organization WILL engage in Bingo or Gaming activities

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Directors and Officers
Current Director Information
Please provide the following information for the current Directors
Name Address

Office of President*
Name Address
Office of Vice President*
or enter NONE in both fields
Name Address
Office of Secretary*
Name Address
Office of Chief Financial Officer*
Name Address
Relatives on Board
If any directors are related, please list them below and their relationship to each other.
Name of Director Name of Person Related to Description of Relationship (spouse, uncle, etc)

Compensation of Directors or Officers
If any directors or officers are paid a salary for their services, please provide their name and ANNUAL salary below. If no salaries are paid, enter NONE or N/A in ALL columns.
Name Position Annual Salary

Your Organization has Members*
You indicated earlier in this interview that your Organization has Members. Please explain below if Members pay dues, the amount of dues and other requirements to be a member.
Related Corporations*
Do any Board members also serve as Board of Directors for any other corporations?

Yes, one or more Board members also serve as Board of Directors for another corporations

NO Board members also serve as Board of Directors for another corporation
Explanation*
Please explain your answer above
Mission Statement*
Please provide a detailed statement the Organization's Mission Statement, including it's purpose.

A MISSION STATEMENT is a one-sentence statement describing the reason your organization or program exists. (what you do+ who/what you do this for)

This is important and should have as much detail as possible. Try to keep it simple. Your statement should include:
1) Actions the NonProfit is involved in
2) Who or What benefits from your work the most
3) What services you provide
4) What problems your product or services solve
5) Causes you support
6) Partners that are critical to your model.

Combine these separate concepts into your mission statement.

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Fundraising
Fundraising*
Please provide information on how the Organization will raise funds. You must include details about what fundraising events have occurred in the past, to date, and what is planned in the future.
Fundraising Contributions
Do you intend to have a program that accepts contributions of real property, intellectual property,vehicles, artwork, royalties, etc?

Yes, we will have a program that accepts contributions of real property, intellectual property,vehicles, artwork, royalties, etc.

We will NOT have a program that accepts contributions of real property, intellectual property,vehicles, artwork, royalties, etc.
Individuals and Organizations to Benefit
Goods, Services and/or Funds*
Do you provide goods, services or funds to individuals or other organizations?

Yes we provide goods, services or funds to individuals or other organizations

We do NOT provide goods, services or funds to individuals or other organizations
Explanation of Goods, Services and/or Funds*
Based on your answer above, please provide information on the intended recipients of the Organization's funds. For instance, will the Organization provide funds only to individuals, or will it also provide funds to other organizations who have a similar purpose or already established programs?
Grant Application*
Does your Organization have a form of grant application so that individuals may apply to your organization for funds?

Yes we have a form of grant application for individuals to apply for funds

No we do NOT hav a form of grant application for individuals to apply for funds
Copy of Grant Application*
Based on your answer above, please upload in pdf format a copy of your Grant Application
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Balance Sheet
Please upload a balance sheet in pdf format which covers the Organization's most recently completed tax year.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Substantial Changes
Have there been any substantial changes in your assets or liabilities since the end of the Balance Sheet perior reported on the above-referenced worksheet?

There have been no substantial changes

Yes, there have been substantial changes
Explanation of Substantial Changes*
Based on your answer above, please describe the substantial changes.
Lease/Office Space*
Does the Organization lease office space or share office space with any other organization?

Yes the Organization leases or shares office space

The Organization does NOT lease or share office space
Office Space Details*
Please explain your answer above
Organization Connections*
Does the Organization have a close connection with any other organization?

The Organization DOES NOT have a close connection with any other organization

The Organization HAS a close connection another organization
Supporting Organization*
Does the Organization support any other organization?

The Organization DOES NOT support any other organization

The Organization DOES support another organization
Based on your answers above, your Application will require an Additional Schedule D. Please make sure you check this in the Schedule Section below.
(4) Add ons
The IRS requires additional Schedules for the following types of Organizations. These Schedules that are NOT included in our base fee and will incur an additional $150 charge. If your organization falls under any of the below, please select ONE.

Church (Schedule A)

Schools, Colleges and Universities (Schedule B)

Hospitals and Medical Research Organization (Schedule C)

Supporting Organizations (Schedule D)

Home for Elderly or Handicapped and Low-Income Housing (Schedule F)
(5) Add ons
Other Schedules may be required under special circumstances. These Schedules are NOT included in our base fee and will incur an additional $150 charge. If your organization falls under any of the below, please select if applicable.

Organizations that failed to file IRS Form 1023 within 27 months of formation (Schedule E)

Organizations providing Scholarships, Fellowships, Educational Loans or Other Educational Grants to Individuals and Private Foundations requesting advance approval or individual grant procedures (Schedule I)

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Documentation Required For 501(c)(3) Application
The 501(c)(3) Application is reviewed in detail by the IRS before being approved. The IRS has the option of simply returning an application if the agent feels the Application does not have all the supporting documentation. The IRS may request additional information even if you have submitted all the items referenced. The materials listed below are often requested by IRS agents reviewing 501(c) (3) applications and should be uploaded if you have them. Please check those items you will be submitting with your application.
Documentation and Materials you will be uploaded
Please check all items that you will be uploading through this interview process. Some items may not be applicable to your organization.
Conformed copy of your filed Articles of Incorporation
Copy of all filed Amendments to Articles of Incorporation
Copy of signed and dated Bylaws
If your organization is a School, documentation of your racially nondiscriminatory policy
If the organization has elected to make expenditures to INFLUENCE LEGISLATION under Section 501(h) of the IRS Code, a completed Form 5768.
Printed materials that describe the history of the organization, its activities and plans for future. (brochures, pamphlets, descriptive literature, fundraising appeals, published materials, etc)
Sample copies of the Organizations's published newsletter
If a Membership Organization, any materials prepared for members such as membership application forms, promotional materials, sample membership certificates or identification cards, sample copies of member-only publications, etc.
If you have received media coverage, copies of newspaper clippings, transcripts of interview, etc.
Any documentation you have regarding grant monies such as grant applications, grant contracts or correspondence between your organization and the grantor organization
Fundraising documentation such as sample solicitation letters, flyers describing fundraising events or sample thank you letters to donors
If you provide goods or services and charge fees, a copy of your fee schedule
If appropriate, a "schedule of events" showing where and when your organization has held informational or other events during the last 12 months, including approximate attendance
Absent other printed materials, selected letters between your organization and potential members or board members, letters of appreciation from groups where you have made presentations or letters from public officials commenting on your efforts
Advertisements
Actual samples of items you have for sale
Copies of contracts, rental agreements, leases and loan agreements involving the applicant organization
Copies of Federal, State or local legislation, if any, regarding the creation of continued existence of the Organization
Resumes of Board Members and/or key employees, if available, and/or copies of licenses, certificates etc. if they are relevant to your Organization's mission
Independent appraisals of assets the organization is renting or purchasing from related parties
Anything else you may have which would give the IRS insight into your organization's mission or operations

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REQUIRED FILES AND DOCUMENTS
Based on your answers above, the following upload links are provided for you to upload (in pdf format) copies of documents we will need. If you do not have the required documents in pdf format, we would suggest you go to your local UPS store and request them to make a pdf of each necessary item, storing it on portable storage that allows you to access the saved files and attach to this interview before it is submitted. You can also submit the interview and return later using our Update Interview Link to add the missing documentation.
Articles of Incorporation and Amendments
Please provide us with a copy of your current filed Articles of Incorporation.

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Copy of Signed and Dated Bylaws
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Documentation of your School's racially nondiscriminatory policy

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Completed Form 5768

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Printed Materials Covering History and Future Plans
Printed materials that describe the history of the organization, its activities and plans for future. (brochures, pamphlets, descriptive literature, fundraising appeals, published materials, etc)

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Sample Organization's Newsletter

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Member Materials
Membership application forms, promotional materials, sample membership certificates or identification cards, sample copies of member-only publications, etc.

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Media Coverage
Newspaper clippings, transcripts of interviews, etc.

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Grants
Grant applications, grant contracts or correspondence between your organization and the grantor organization

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Fundraising Documentation
Sample solicitation letters, flyers describing fundraising events or sample thank you letters to donors

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Copy of your Fee schedule

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Schedule of Events
Where and when your organization has held informational or other events during the last 12 months, including approximate attendance

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Other Printed Materials
Selected letters between your organization and potential members or board members, letters of appreciation from groups where you have made presentations or letters from public officials commenting on your efforts

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Advertisements

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Samples of Items for Sale

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Contracts, Agreements and Leases
Contracts, rental agreements, leases and loan agreements involving the applicant organization

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Legislation
Federal, State or local legislation, if any, regarding the creation of continued existence of the Organization

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Resumes
Resumes of Board Members and/or key employees, if available, and/or copies of licenses, certificates etc.

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Appraisals
Assets the organization is renting or purchasing from related parties

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Other Materials
Anything else you may have which would give the IRS insight into your organization's mission or operations

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Additional details or comments
Please provide us with any additional details or comments you feel we need to know about your case.

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Total Fees
The total below includes any applicable filing fees charged by the Secretary of State to establish your business entity as well as the fee for a certified copy of the Articles.
The total below includes the applicable filing fee charged by the Clerk Recorder to establish your business fictitious business name. It does NOT include the required fee to publish the filing of this fictitious business name in the newspaper.
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A People's Choice Legal Documents Inc. is registered in Ventura County, and the Registration Number is 121.

A People's Choice Legal Documents Inc.'s registration is valid until January 29, 2024, after which it must be renewed.

To confirm that A People's Choice Legal Documents Inc. is registered, you may contact the Ventura County Clerk's office at 805-654-2263.

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(This form contract was prepared by the Department of Consumer Affairs and is required to be executed by all parties and before any legal paperwork can be prepared by a California registered legal document assistant, pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 6410 which became in effect January 1, 2000)

LEGAL DOCUMENT ASSISTANT
CONTRACT FOR SELF-HELP SERVICES

This is a contract between A People’s Choice Legal Documents Inc., and you, for the self-help services described in Part I below. I am the “legal document assistant” and you are the “client.”

IMPORTANT NOTICES

1. You should read and understand this entire contract before you sign it. You should understand the kinds of services that I can and cannot perform for you (see Part I below).

2. I am not an attorney. I cannot perform the legal services that an attorney performs. I cannot engage in the practice of law.

3. The county clerk has not evaluated or approved my knowledge or experience, nor the quality of my work.

4. I cannot keep your original documents if you request that I return them to you. I cannot keep your original documents if you and I do not sign this contract or if this contract terminates (ends) for any reason. I cannot keep your original documents after all of the contract services have been provided (see Part I below). It is a violation of California law if I keep your original documents under any of these circumstances.

5. It is a violation of California law if I make any false or misleading statement to you.

6. I cannot obtain special favors from, and I do not have any special influence with, any court or any state or federal agency.

7. As required by law, I have filed a bond or made a cash deposit and have registered as a legal document assistant in each county where I will perform services on your behalf.

I - SELF-HELP SERVICES

Kinds of services that I can perform for you: I can perform the following self-help services for you in connection with a legal matter in which you are representing yourself: I can type or otherwise complete, as you specifically direct, legal documents that you have selected. I can provide you general published factual information that was written or approved by an attorney, to help you represent yourself. I can provide you published legal documents. I can file and serve legal forms and documents as you specifically direct.

I cannot provide for you any other services. The above-mentioned services are the only kinds of services that I may perform for you. If you need additional services, then you require the services of an attorney.

Kinds of services that I cannot perform for you: I cannot provide you any self-help service unless you are representing yourself in a legal matter and the self-help service relates to that legal matter.

I cannot engage in the practice of law. This means that I cannot give you any kind of advice, explanation, opinion or recommendation about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, strategies or options that you may have. I cannot give you any advice, explanation, opinion or recommendation regarding selection of forms.

I will provide you all the following services:

Description of Document Preparation Services:

Typing documents and forms, at client’s specific direction, consistent with self-help brochure or other informational materials that have been written or approved by an attorney; and perform other associated administrative tasks as follows:

Some Fees may filing fee with applicable State agency.

Unless otherwise stated, most flat fee packages include specified allowances for routine communication by email. Cases are worked on in the order of generated activity.Timely client cooperation during all aspects of the case is required. Unreasonable delays as the result of client's inaction or multiple failures by client to respond to communications will result in the file being closed and fees forfeited.

NOTICE: Court forms are updated periodically (1 or 2 times per year) by the Judicial Council of California. A form updated after form preparation may result in a small reprocessing fee. Proceedings extending beyond the normal processing time due to inactivity or delays by client may also require additional service fees.

You are paying me only for those services listed above and no others. It is unlawful for me to make any guarantee or promise to you unless it is written in this contract and unless I have a factual basis for making the guarantee or promise.

II - FEES AND EXPENSES

You agree to pay me the following fees, costs and expenses:

FEES: (payable on execution of contract by cash, check or credit card)
a Flat Fee in the total amountof $0.00* for document preparation services to be paid as follows:

Fees: Fees are due and payable in full upon execution of this contract. Fees are for document preparation only and include limited communication by email and, if full-services selected, facilitating court filing of paperwork. Add-on services such as incoming phone calls, special appointments, reprocessing of documents, rush or expedited services and costs (see below) are not part of our flat fees. Any additional fees incurred will be required to be paid as incurred or prior to the conclusion of the case. Fees are non-refundable unless subject to the cancellation provisions of this contract.

Costs: Your estimated costs will vary and are NOT included in our document preparation fees unless specifically stated under Description of Document Preparation Services above. Costs vary by case type but may include court filing fees, recording fees, notary fees, postage, efiling fees, publication fees and any third-party costs that may be associated with your legal proceeding. Our fees include a minimal fax, scan and photocopy allowance. These allowances cover standard faxing and photocopying, however some clients may have needs that exceed these standard allowances. If your needs exceed these minimums, you will be notified of any additional costs before they are incurred.

*If contract is cancelled during cancellation period, (see III below) services for which we are entitled to compensation shall be calculated as follows: All appointment, telephone time and/or other work performed prior to receipt of cancellation charged at the hourly per staff rate of $150/hour (legal assistant) or $75/hour (support staff) plus a fee of $150.00 for opening file. If documents are substantially completed during the 24-hour period following execution, no refund will be due.

NOTICE TO CLIENT: All or the majority of the above-referenced documents may be substantially prepared at your appointment or within the first 24 hours after the receipt of your signed contract (see cancellation/refund clause.) Please make inquiry as to the expected time for completion based on our current case load.

III - CANCELLATION

You may cancel this contract for any reason within 24 hours after we both have signed it. If you cancel the contract, I must immediately refund any fees which you have paid me. The only fees that I may keep are fees for services which I have actually, necessarily and reasonably performed on your behalf during the 24-hour period. I cannot keep any fees for services performed during the 24 hour period unless you knew that I would perform those services and you agreed in this contract that I would perform them.

To cancel this contract, send me a written notice stating that you are canceling the contract. Mail the notice by first-class mail with the correct postage, and send it to me at my address (see Part V below). Cancellation takes effect on the date of the postmark on the notice. You can also cancel this contract by delivering a written notice of cancellation to my address within the 24-hour period.

You may also cancel this contract at any time if I:

• Fail to give you a copy of this contract before providing any services to you, or
• Fail to specify in the contact the services which I will perform and the costs of those
services, or
• Fail to give you a copy of the contract in English and in any other language that you understand and that was principally used in any oral sales presentation or negotiation leading to execution of the contract.

If you cancel this contract for any of these reasons, I must immediately refund in full any fees which you have paid me.

You may also cancel this contract at any time if you have legal cause.

IV - ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS

In the event of suit or damages arising from this contract or to enforce any of its provisions, the court may award the prevailing party his or her reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.The venue for any disputes about this contract is the county where you live in California.

V - DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTIES

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