(1) A person seeking to reserve a limited liability partnership name shall submit a completed application and all applicable fees to the secretary of state.
(2) The application for a proposed limited liability partnership name must include but is not limited to the following information:
(a) the complete limited liability partnership name to be reserved;
(b) the name and business mailing address of the limited liability partnership;
(c) the date the limited liability partnership intends to commence business; and
(d) a description of business that the limited liability partnership intends to transact.
(3) If the secretary of state finds the application complies with the provisions of this part, the secretary of state shall:
(a) endorse on the application the word "filed" and the date on which the application was filed;
(b) file the application in the secretary of state's office; and
(c) issue a certificate of reservation to the person who submits the application.