Pennsylvania Certified Copies

Education about Pennsylvania Certified Copies

What are Pennsylvania certified copies?

Pennsylvania certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations - Business Program. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.

The Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations - Business Program 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 Pennsylvania certified copies?

Only the Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations - Business Program can issue Pennsylvania certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.

Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations - Business Program

Physical Address:
401 North Street, Room 206
Harrisburg, PA 17120


Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8722
Harrisburg, PA 17105

Phone: (717) 787-1057 or (888) 659-9962

Website: https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dos/programs/business.html
Name Search: https://file.dos.pa.gov/search/business
Forms: http://www.dos.pa.gov/BusinessCharities/Business/RegistrationForms/Pages/default.aspx
Online Filing: https://file.dos.pa.gov/
Email: RA-CORPS@pa.gov