Articles of organization are treated differently depending on your state, and not all states require articles of organization to be filed.In states that require articles of organization to be filed, an LLC will only be recognized as a legally registered entity once the articles of organization document is filed with, and approved by, the Secretary of State (or similar governmental agency assigned to review and approve such applications) in your state. A modest filing fee is normally required at the time of filing.In states that do not require articles of organization to be filed as a condition of an LLC being properly registered and legally operational within the filing state, articles of organization still serve an important function. They provide a written framework for the proper organization, management, and operation of your LLC.