Instructions - Homepage - br How to Form an LLC in Ohio under the statute 1705-04 which allows a resident to apply for a domestic Limited Liability Company for the purpose of doing business within the State.br br Stepsbr 1 Choose Your Company Name. - The first and most important step of the LLC formation process is to choose a name that fits your industry and brand you will creating best. Once you have choose the name you would like, you should make sure to check to see if it has already been registered in the Ohio LLC Search.br 2 Get Articles of Organization. - The articles of organization is the official form for applying for a LLC in the state. Completely fill in the document either on the computer or print out and fill in with black ink.br 3 Standard Processing. - If you would like to submit your LLC with standard processing time (10 to 15 business days) follow the steps: br Pay filing fee of $125 made out to the 'Secretary of State'br Mail document and filing fee to the following address: P.O. Box 67, Columbus, Ohio 43216br 4 2-Day Expedited Processing. - If you would like to submit your LLC with 2 day expedited processing time follow the steps: br Pay filing fee of $225 made out to the 'Secretary of State'br Mail document and filing fee to the following address: P.O. Box 1390 Columbus, Ohio 43216br 5 1-Day Expedited Processing. - If you would like to submit your LLC with 1 day expedited processing time follow the steps: br Pay filing fee of $325 made out to the 'Secretary of State'br Mail document and filing fee to the following address: P.O. Box 1390 Columbus, Ohio 43216br 6 1-Hour Expedited Processing. - If you would like to submit your LLC with 1 hour expedited processing time follow the steps: br Pay filing fee of $425 made out to the 'Secretary of State'br Mail document and filing fee to the following address: P.O. Box 1390 Columbus, Ohio 43216br 7 Wait for LLC. - You will have to wait for your LLC to process and be mailed back to your registered office address.br 8 Get EIN Number. - If you are looking to open a business bank account or have more than 1 member then you will be required to have a Tax ID number. br Apply Online and it only takes 15 minutes plus it's free!br br Tipsbr Must be at least 18 years of age.br Highly recommended to have an LLC Operating Agreement.