Operating Agreement Filed with California Secretary of State

Question:  Do California LLCs have to file their Operating Agreement with the California Secretary of State?

Answer:  No.  California LLC law does not require a California LLC to have an Operating Agreement.  Nor does the law require California LLCs that have an Operating Agreement to file the Operating Agreement with the California Secretary of State.  If a California LLC attempted to file its Operating Agreement with the California Secretary of State it would be rejected.