Education about Mississippi Certified Copies
What are Mississippi certified copies?
Mississippi certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.
The Mississippi Secretary of State 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 Mississippi certified copies?
Only the Mississippi Secretary of State can issue Mississippi certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.
Mississippi Secretary of StateMailing Address:
700 North Street, P. O. Box 136
Jackson, MS 39205-0136
Phone: (601) 359-1633
Fax: (601) 576-2546
Website: https://www.sos.ms.gov/
Name Search: https://corp.sos.ms.gov/corp/portal/c/page/corpbusinessidsearch/portal.aspx?#clear=1
Online Filing: https://corp.sos.ms.gov/corp/portal/c/page/login/portal.aspx
Email: customerservice@sos.ms.gov
