Guided Path · Associations
California unincorporated associations
Pick the variant that matches your situation. Each lists the official filings it involves.
This is a list of official sources and steps compiled from them, not advice about your situation. Conditional steps depend on facts only you can determine.
| Variant | Filing | Fee (as published) |
|---|---|---|
| V1 — Statement of authority to hold/transfer real property | Statement by Unincorporated Association (UA-100) ↗ checked 2026-10-22 | $25; effective until 5 years from Dec 31 after filing |
| V2 — Agent for service of process (nonprofit UA) | Registration of Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Name / Insignia (UNA-128) ↗ checked 2026-10-22 | $10 per box |
| V3 — General partnership statement | Statement of Partnership Authority (GP-1) ↗ checked 2026-10-22 | $70 |
| V4 — Fee schedule (dated source) | Business Entities Fee Schedule (06/2018) ↗ checked 2026-10-22 | — |
| V5 — Tax ID for the association | Get an employer identification number ↗ checked 2026-10-22 | Free |
| V6 — Governing statutes | Cal. Corp. Code § 18200 (UA statement) TO VERIFY | — |
| V7–V9 — Tax-exempt status, local permits, bank accounts | Depends on facts only you can determine | — |