North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 59. Partnership § 59-903. Issuance of registration

(1) Endorse on the application the word “filed”, and the hour, day, month and year of the filing thereof;

(2) File in the office of the Secretary of State the application;

(3) Issue a certificate of authority to transact business in this State to which the Secretary shall affix the conformed copy of the application; and

(4) Send to the foreign limited partnership or its representative the certificate of authority, together with the conformed copy of the application affixed thereto.