New Jersey Certified Copies

Education about New Jersey Certified Copies

What are New Jersey certified copies?

New Jersey certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the New Jersey Department of the Treasury. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.

The New Jersey Department of the Treasury issues certified copies with an endorsement, stamp, or certificate. Certified copies are sometimes required to secure a bank loan, apply for a certificate of authority, and obtain business licenses.

What documents can be certified?

You can typically have most corporate filings certified, including:

• Articles of formation
• Articles of amendment
• Certificate of authority
• Mergers
• Annual filings, such as annual reports
• Fictitious name or DBA registration
• Dissolution and withdrawals

Where can I obtain New Jersey certified copies?

Only the New Jersey Department of the Treasury can issue New Jersey certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.

New Jersey Department of the Treasury

Physical Address:
Corporate Filings Unit, 33 West State Street, 5th Floor
Trenton, NJ 08608


Mailing Address:
Corporate Filing Unit, P.O. Box 308
Trenton, NJ 08646-0308

Phone: (609) 292-6748
Fax: (609) 984-6851

Website: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury
Name Search: https://www.njportal.com/DOR/BusinessNameSearch/Search/BusinessName
Online Filing: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/index.shtml