35-12-612. Filing of application for renewal of certification -- issuance of certificate. (1) If the secretary of state finds that the application for renewal of certification of a limited partnership complies with the provisions of this part, the secretary of state shall, when all fees have been paid as provided by rule:

(a) endorse on the application the word "filed" and the month, day, and year of filing;

(b) file the original; and

(c) issue a certification letter.

(2) The secretary of state shall return to the general partner or partners submitting the application the certification letter.