Foreign Qualification Service

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Certificate of Authority

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This reference chart contains the state fees and processing speeds to foreign qualify a corporation, LLC, or nonprofit corporation in each state. Scan the table below to get more information for any state.

The processing options listed below are the most common; however, some states have faster processing available at higher fees. Many states offer an in-person filing option.

Key Terms

Certificate of Authority - A document issued by secretary of state offices showing that an entity has completed foreign qualification and is authorized to do business in that state.

Foreign Entity - Any business organization that transacts business outside of its state of formation is recognized as “foreign” in the states in which it obtains a certificate of authority.

Foreign Qualification - Refers to registering your business or nonprofit outside its state of formation.

Registered Agent - A legal appointee that receives notice of lawsuit and other legal notices for a business at a physical location within the state.

Foreign Qualification 50-State Reference Chart

Alabama

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $156
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $156
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $155.99
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Alaska

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $350
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $350
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $50
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Arizona

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3-5 business days - $365
  • 3 weeks - $210
  • 2 weeks - $210
Requirements:
  • Certified copy of the articles of incorporation and all amendments dated within 60 days.
  • Certificate of existence or good standing dated within 60 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3 weeks - $185
  • 10-14 business days - $340
  • 2 weeks - $185
Requirements:
  • Certified copy of the articles of organization and all amendments dated within 60 days.
  • Certificate of existence or good standing dated within 60 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3 weeks - $210
  • 3-5 business days - $365
  • 2 weeks - $210
Requirements:
  • Certified copy of the articles of incorporation and all amendments dated within 60 days.
  • Certificate of existence or good standing dated within 60 days.

Arkansas

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $270
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence or, if your state doesn't issue certificates, a certified copy of your articles of incorporation and amendments.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $270
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence or, if your state doesn't issue certificates, a certified copy of your articles of organization and amendments.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $270
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of Good Standing dated within 30 days.

California

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3-5 business days - $100
  • 24 hours - $450
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing issued within six months.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3-5 business days - $70
  • 1 business day - $420
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing issued within six months.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 24 hours - $380
  • 3-5 business days - $30
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing issued within six months.

Colorado

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $100
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $100
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $100
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Connecticut

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $385
  • 24 hours - $435
  • 2 business days - $590
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $120
  • 24 hours - $170
  • 2 business days - $325
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $40
  • 24 hours - $90
  • 2 business days - $245
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

Delaware

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 hours - $1245
  • 1-2 business days - $500
  • 2-3 weeks - $295
  • 1 business day - $745
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 6 months.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $455
  • 2-3 weeks - $250
  • 1 business day - $700
  • 2-3 hours - $1200
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 6 months.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $500
  • 2-3 weeks - $295
  • 1 business day - $745
  • 2-3 hours - $1245
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 6 months.

District of Columbia

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 business weeks - $220
  • 2 business days - $320
  • 1 week - $270
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 business weeks - $220
  • 2 business days - $320
  • 1 week - $270
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $180
  • 1 week - $130
  • 2-3 business weeks - $80
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

Florida

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $225
  • 2-3 weeks - $70
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days. Must submit original copy.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $125
  • 2 business days - $280
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days. Must submit original copy.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $70
  • 2 business days - $225
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days. Must submit original copy.

Georgia

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3-5 business days - $325
  • 1-2 days - $475
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3-5 business days - $325
  • 1-2 days - $475
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3-5 business days - $325
  • 1-2 days - $475
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

Hawaii

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3 weeks - $51
  • 1 week - $76
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 60 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3 weeks - $51
  • 1 week - $76
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 60 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3 weeks - $26
  • 1 week - $51
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 60 days.

Idaho

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $145.2
  • 7-10 business days - $104
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $145.2
  • 7-10 business days - $104
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 7-10 business days - $104
  • 1-2 business days - $145.2
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

Illinois

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $405
  • 4 weeks - $200
Requirements:
  • Certified copy of the articles of incorporation and all amendments and mergers dated within 90 days
  • Good standing certificate not required

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 4 weeks - $200
  • 1-2 business days - $405
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing, or certificate of existence dated within 60 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 4 weeks - $100
  • 1-2 business days - $305
Requirements:
  • Certified copy of the articles of incorporation and all amendments and mergers dated within 90 days
  • Good standing certificate not required

Indiana

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $107.36
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 60 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $107.36
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 60 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $41
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 60 days.

Iowa

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $100
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $100
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $25
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

Kansas

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $115
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $165
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $115
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

Kentucky

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $245
  • 1-2 business days - $90
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $245
  • 1-2 business days - $90
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3 weeks - $90
  • 1-2 business days - $245
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Louisiana

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $180
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $205
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $180
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

Maine

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 month - $250
  • 2 business days - $505
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 month - $250
  • 2 business days - $505
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 month - $45
  • 2 business days - $300
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

Maryland

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $154.5
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Proof of existence or certificate of status dated within 60 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $154.5
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Proof of existence or certificate of status within 60 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 7 business days - $150
  • 2-3 weeks - $305
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of Good Standing dated within 90 days

Massachusetts

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $390
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 60 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $520
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 60 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $390
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 60 days.

Michigan

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 weeks - $60
  • 2-3 business days - $110
  • 1-2 business days - $160
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 30 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 weeks - $50
  • 2-3 business days - $100
  • 1-2 business days - $150
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 30 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 weeks - $20
  • 2-3 business days - $70
  • 1-2 business days - $120
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of Good Standing dated within 30 days

Minnesota

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $220
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $205
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $70
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Mississippi

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $515
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 60 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $257.54
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of Good Standing

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $103
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 60 days.

Missouri

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $330
  • 1-2 weeks - $158.35
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 60 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $280
  • 1-2 weeks - $107.35
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 60 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $200
  • 1-2 weeks - $25.75
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 60 days.

Montana

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 7-10 business days - $70
  • 1-2 business days - $90
  • 1 business day - $170
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $70
  • 1-2 business days - $90
  • 1 business day - $170
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $195
  • 1 business day - $40
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nebraska

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3-4 business days - $103
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 60 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3-4 business days - $113.3
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 60 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3-4 business days - $27
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 60 days.

Nevada

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $76.88
Requirements:
  • Certified copy of articles of incorporation, and certified copies of all amendments, all dated within 90 days.
  • Good standing certificate not required

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $76.88
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $51.25
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

New Hampshire

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 business days - $105
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 business days - $105
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 business days - $30
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

New Jersey

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $155.5
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 30 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $143.5
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $143.5
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 30 days.

New Mexico

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 6-8 weeks - $355
  • 6-8 weeks - $200
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 30 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 6-8 weeks - $255
  • 6-8 weeks - $100
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 30 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 6-8 weeks - $180
  • 6-8 weeks - $25
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 30 days.

New York

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $255
  • 1-2 business days - $465
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence or, if your state doesn't issue certificates, a certified copy of your articles of incorporation and amendments.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $280
  • 1-2 business days - $490
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence or, if your state doesn't issue certificates, a certified copy of your articles of incorporation and amendments.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $375
  • 1 week - $165
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence or, if your state doesn't issue certificates, a certified copy of your articles of incorporation and amendments.

North Carolina

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $253
  • 3-5 business days - $353
  • 1-2 business days - $453
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 6 months.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $253
  • 3-5 business days - $353
  • 1-2 business days - $453
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 6 months.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $128
  • 3-5 business days - $228
  • 1-2 business days - $328
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 6 months.

North Dakota

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-3 business days - $145
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-3 business days - $135
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-3 business days - $50
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

Ohio

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 business days - $99
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 90 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 business days - $99
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 90 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 business days - $99
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 90 days.

Oklahoma

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $312
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 60 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $312
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 60 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $312
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 60 days.

Oregon

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 weeks - $280
  • 1-2 business days - $435
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 60 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 weeks - $275
  • 1-2 business days - $430
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 60 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 weeks - $55
  • 1-2 business days - $210
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 60 days.

Pennsylvania

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3 weeks - $250
  • 1-2 business days - $525
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3 weeks - $250
  • 1-2 business days - $525
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3 weeks - $250
  • 1-2 business days - $525
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Rhode Island

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $465
  • 3-5 business days - $319
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 60 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $305
  • 3-5 business days - $156
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 60 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $205
  • 3-5 business days - $52.5
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of good standing dated within 60 days.

South Carolina

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $150
  • 1-2 business days - $310
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 30 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $125
  • 1-2 business days - $285
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 30 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $185
  • 1 week - $15
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 30 days.

South Dakota

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $775
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $775
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days. Must submit original copy.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $129
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 90 days.

Tennessee

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $600
  • 1 business day - $750
  • 1 business day - $614
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 2 months.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $300
  • 1 business day - $455
  • 1 business day - $314
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 2 months.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $600
  • 1 business day - $755
  • 1 business day - $614
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 2 months.

Texas

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $775
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $775
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $28
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Utah

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3 weeks - $54
  • 2 business days - $154
  • 7-10 Business Days - $54
  • 2 Business Days - $129
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3 weeks - $54
  • 2 business days - $154
  • 7-10 Business Days - $54
  • 2 Business Days - $129
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3 weeks - $35
  • 2 business days - $135
  • 7-10 Business Days - $30
  • 2 Business Days - $105
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 90 days.

Vermont

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $125
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 30 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $125
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 30 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 business day - $125
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 30 days.

Virginia

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-3 days - $75
  • 3-4 business days - $330
Requirements:
  • Certified copy of articles of incorporation, and all amendments and mergers, dated within 1 year.
  • Good standing certificate not required

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 3-4 business days - $355
  • 1-2 weeks - $100
Requirements:
  • Certified copy of articles of organization, and all amendments and mergers, dated within 1 year.
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 5-6 weeks - $75
  • 3-4 business days - $330
Requirements:
  • Certified copy of articles of incorporation, and all amendments and mergers, dated within 1 year.
  • Good standing certificate not required

Washington

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $200
  • 2-3 business days - $435
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 60 days. Must submit original copy.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $200
  • 2-3 business days - $435
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 60 days. Must submit original copy.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 business days - $295
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within 60 days. Must submit original copy.

West Virginia

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $255
  • 1 week - $100
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within the tax year.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $305
  • 1 week - $150
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within the tax year.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2 business days - $205
  • 1 week - $50
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence dated within the tax year.

Wisconsin

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $125
  • $275
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, certificate of good standing, or certificate of status, dated within 60 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1-2 business days - $100
  • $275
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Good standing certificate not required

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 1 week - $125
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, certificate of good standing, or certificate of status, dated within 60 days.

Wyoming

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Corporation

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $150
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 60 days.

LLC

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $150
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 60 days.

Nonprofit

State Speed & Fees:
  • 2-3 weeks - $50
Requirements:
  • Certified copies not required
  • Certificate of existence, or certificate of good standing, dated within 60 days.
Revised February 18, 2019. Complete data last reviewed January 28, 2019.
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