A certified copy is an official duplicate of an original document, issued by the state, and verified as a true copy. These are often attached to corporate documents filed with the state.
Why You Need Certified Copies
Certified copies of your company documents are essential for maintaining accurate records of your original formation documents. In case the originals are lost or misplaced, having certified copies ensures you have a backup.
Reasons to Request Certified Copies
1. Foreign Qualification: When expanding your business into other states, the Secretary of State may require certified copies.
2. Opening a Bank Account: Financial institutions often require certified copies to verify your company’s legitimacy.
Common Certified Documents
•Certificate of Formation: This official document establishes a limited liability company (LLC) in the USA.
•Articles of Incorporation/Organization: Documents that formally establish a corporation.
•Articles of Amendment: Used to make changes to previously filed documents, such as altering the company name, share structure, or share value.
•Articles of Dissolution: Also known as “wind up,” this document is for dissolving a company that will cease operations in the state.
•Certificate of Authority: Issued by the State of Delaware, this certifies that companies from other states or countries are authorized to conduct business within Delaware.
•Certificate of Merger: Documents the merging of two companies into one, with one entity continuing and the other ceasing to exist.
•Annual Reports: Required annual filings for corporations in the USA.
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