What is the Best Way to File with SOTS in Connecticut?

There are three ways you can file business and UCC transactions with our office. You'll see them listed below, from most to least efficient.

1. Best method (most efficient): Use online filing flows via Business.CT.Gov

The left sidebar of your business dashboard in Business.CT.Gov

Acceptable payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex
ACH (e-check) anticipated Q1 2022
Fastest method, and many of your filings will be automatically accepted
Expedited service for business filings is now available for an extra fee
You can make all common business filings through online flow
All types of UCC transactions are available through online flow
UCC transactions are automatically accepted and indexed online instantly
All accepted filings are returned by email and are available on the “my filings” page of your dashboard
There’s less chance of your filing being rejected (a 2% rejection rate)

2. Next best method: Submit a paper filing via Business.CT.Gov

Submit any business filing as an attachment and pay online
Acceptable Payment Method: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex
There’s a greater chance of rejection than using online flows (paper rejection rate is 23%)
Most appropriate for third party filers who need to attach customized documents to filings
Faster than paper filing, but slower than online filing flows

3. Slowest method (least efficient): Physical paper filing (mail, FedEx, UPS, hand delivery*)

Acceptable Payment Method: Check/Money Order Only
Due to credit card security, we no longer accept credit cards as a payment method for physical paper filings
This is the slowest method for us to process, and the slowest method of delivery back to the customer
No expedited service is available for physical paper filings

*We no longer accept filings via fax.