How to Obtain a Copy of a Certificate of Incorporation
A company's incorporation papers are easy to find if you know where to look. The articles of incorporation are filed in the state where that company is based, and they are part of the public record. Many states have even put these records online, and you can print them out from your computer. Others require a written request before they will send a certified copy of your the articles.
Visit the website of the state where the business is based and search for corporations or corporate filings in the search tab. If you are not sure where the business is based, go to the website of a state where you know one of its branches exist. This should bring up the office that handles corporate filings (often the Secretary of State or the Corporations office).
Search the state's online database for the business. Many states will include a PDF of the business's Articles of Incorporation online, which you will be able to see and print for free. Other states will only email you a copy of the form after you pay a fee with a credit or debit card. In that case, fill out the required form with your payment information.
Review the state's procedures for ordering an article of incorporation if you cannot find the information online. Some states require you to mail or fax a form to request articles of incorporation. If you are applying for the Articles in one of these states, print out the required form and mail it in, along with a check or credit card number to cover the required fee.
Call the office three to five days after you submit your application to make sure they received your application. Yo should receive a response within 10 days.
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How to Obtain a Copy of a Certificate of Incorporation
A company's incorporation papers are easy to find if you know where to look. The articles of incorporation are filed in the state where that company is based, and they are part of the public record. Many states have even put these records online, and you can print them out from your computer. Others require a written request before they will send a certified copy of your the articles.
Visit the website of the state where the business is based and search for corporations or corporate filings in the search tab. If you are not sure where the business is based, go to the website of a state where you know one of its branches exist. This should bring up the office that handles corporate filings (often the Secretary of State or the Corporations office).
Search the state's online database for the business. Many states will include a PDF of the business's Articles of Incorporation online, which you will be able to see and print for free. Other states will only email you a copy of the form after you pay a fee with a credit or debit card. In that case, fill out the required form with your payment information.
Review the state's procedures for ordering an article of incorporation if you cannot find the information online. Some states require you to mail or fax a form to request articles of incorporation. If you are applying for the Articles in one of these states, print out the required form and mail it in, along with a check or credit card number to cover the required fee.
Call the office three to five days after you submit your application to make sure they received your application. Yo should receive a response within 10 days.
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