How to Obtain Articles of Incorporation

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Go to the website of your state's secretary of state.. Find the online business directory.. Enter information about the business.

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1

Go to the website of your state's secretary of state.

Step 1

Go to the website of your state's secretary of state.

2

Find the online business directory.

Step 2

Find the online business directory.

3

Enter information about the business.

Step 3

Enter information about the business.

4

Download the articles of incorporation.

Step 4

Download the articles of incorporation.

5

Contact the secretary of state's office if you can't find what you need.

Step 5

Contact the secretary of state's office if you can't find what you need.

6

Determine if you need a certified copy.

Step 6

Determine if you need a certified copy.

7

Visit the website for your state's secretary of state.

Step 7

Visit the website for your state's secretary of state.

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Fill out the request form.

Step 8

Fill out the request form.

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Pay the required fees.

Step 9

Pay the required fees.

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Receive your certified copies in the mail.

Step 10

Receive your certified copies in the mail.

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Find the corporation's official legal name.

Step 11

Find the corporation's official legal name.

12

Get a copy of your state's request form.

Step 12

Get a copy of your state's request form.

13

Draft your written request if no forms are available.

Step 13

Draft your written request if no forms are available.

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Locate the correct state government department.

Step 14

Locate the correct state government department.

15

Mail your request with required fees.

Step 15

Mail your request with required fees.

16

Allow adequate processing time.

Step 16

Allow adequate processing time.

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