Limited Liability Companies - How long does it take?

It's currently averaging 41 days to create an LLC in California: www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/mail-processing-times.htm

Unbelievable.

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From: Partnerships@sos.ca.gov <partnershipsmail@sos.ca.gov>
Date: Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 2:15 PM

We received the referenced LLC document on March 30th, however, the document has not been processed.  Please note, due to the large volume of business entity filings received, response times will vary.  All documents received in this office are processed in chronological order.  Current mail processing times are provided on the Secretary of States Business Entities Mail Processing Times webpage at www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/mail-processing-times.htm.

 Business Filings
(916) 653-2318


Submitted: 4/22/2010 11:17 AM
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Customer's Message:

Hi,

I mailed in the articles of incorporation for an LLC on March 26, but haven't heard back from the state yet.  How long does it typically take to get a response?

Thanks!
Gerad