Does my state require an operating agreement?

Only California, Delaware, Maine, Missouri, and New York technically require LLCs to have one (Delaware doesn't even require it to be in writing). But every state will fall back to its default LLC code in the absence of an agreement — which usually gives equal voting rights regardless of capital contribution, automatic dissolution on member death, and other defaults you probably don't want.

Does AttachKit's template work for multi-state LLCs?

The structural fields are generic. For state-specific provisions (Delaware's flexibility, California's manager-disclosure requirements, Texas's series-LLC rules), customize the relevant sections or have a lawyer review the first time. After that, AttachKit fills the recurring members + addresses + dates each renewal.

Can I amend the operating agreement later?

Yes — most agreements include an amendment clause (typically requiring majority or unanimous member consent). After amending, re-sign via /app/sign for a fresh audit trail. The genealogy chain (Max) links each version to the prior so you can prove which terms applied at which date.

Do I file the agreement with the state?

No. Operating agreements are internal — kept with the LLC's records, not filed publicly. Some states require you to retain a copy at your principal place of business; check yours.

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Fill an LLC Operating Agreement online — free template

An operating agreement is the internal governance document of an LLC — defining who owns what, how decisions get made, how distributions work, and how members can leave or be added. Most states don't require LLCs to have one filed, but every LLC should have one drafted: it overrides the state's default rules (which are often unhelpful) and prevents partner disputes from becoming partnership-destroying disputes. AttachKit's template pre-fills the structural fields you've already given us; the substantive terms stay yours to set.

Who needs it: Anyone forming an LLC. Single-member LLCs benefit too — even a one-person agreement helps preserve the corporate veil and clarifies tax-election intent. Multi-member LLCs essentially require one.

Why fill it here

Auto-fill LLC name, member names + addresses, principal place of business, signing date from your profile.
Manual entry for capital contributions, ownership percentages, distribution rules, management structure (member-managed vs. manager-managed).
Sign in-browser via /app/sign — adds a tamper-evident audit page with WebAuthn passkey proof (Max) so co-members can verify the agreement wasn't altered after signing.
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General information, not legal or tax advice

This page is general information about a commonly-used document. State and local law varies — for advice on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. AttachKit fills the PDF; you're responsible for whether the contents are right for your case.

Does my state require an operating agreement?: Only California, Delaware, Maine, Missouri, and New York technically require LLCs to have one (Delaware doesn't even require it to be in writing). But every state will fall back to its default LLC code in the absence of an agreement — which usually gives equal voting rights regardless of capital contribution, automatic dissolution on member death, and other defaults you probably don't want.
Does AttachKit's template work for multi-state LLCs?: The structural fields are generic. For state-specific provisions (Delaware's flexibility, California's manager-disclosure requirements, Texas's series-LLC rules), customize the relevant sections or have a lawyer review the first time. After that, AttachKit fills the recurring members + addresses + dates each renewal.
Can I amend the operating agreement later?: Yes — most agreements include an amendment clause (typically requiring majority or unanimous member consent). After amending, re-sign via /app/sign for a fresh audit trail. The genealogy chain (Max) links each version to the prior so you can prove which terms applied at which date.
Do I file the agreement with the state?: No. Operating agreements are internal — kept with the LLC's records, not filed publicly. Some states require you to retain a copy at your principal place of business; check yours.

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