Certificate of Legal Existence Forms and Fees

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How to file

You can submit most business filings online using your Business.CT.gov account. This method provides:

  • Faster processing and fewer rejections
  • Option to save your progress and submit forms later on
  • Access to your past filing history and reminders of upcoming filings

To file online, select your form from the list below. Our filing system will guide you through the process. Please note, you must be logged in or create your Business.CT.gov account to file online. Expedited service is only available online. 

When logged into Business.CT.gov, you can also verify a Certificate of Existence or view your previously requested certificates at no charge.

What is a Certificate of Legal Existence and how do I get one?  

Certificate of Existence forms and fees

Form Fee
Express Certificate of Existence for corporations (file online) > $50
Long-form Certificate of Existence for corporations - domestic only; cannot be expedited. (file online) > $120
Short-form Certificate of Existence for corporations - reflects all name changes. (file online) > $80
Express Certificate of Existence for limited liability companies (file online) > $50
Long-form Certificate of Existence for limited liability companies - domestic only; cannot be expedited. (file online) > $100
Short-form Certificate of Existence for limited liability companies - reflects all name changes.  (file online) > $50
Express Certificate of Existence for limited liability partnerships (file online) > $40
Long-form Certificate of Existence for limited liability partnerships - domestic only; cannot be expedited. (file online) > $120
Short-form Certificate of Existence for limited liability partnerships (file online) > $80
Certificate of Existence for limited partnerships (file online) > $50
Express Certificate of Existence for statutory trusts (file online) > $40
Short-form Certificate of Existence for statutory trusts (file online) > $80
Certificate evidencing - specify type. (file online) > $50
Certificate of no record - cannot be expedited; no form available. $50
Verify a certificate (file online) > $0
View your previously requested certificates (file online) > $0
 

Don't have a Business.CT.gov account?

Please note, if you don't have a Business.CT.gov account, you will be prompted to create one when you file online. Follow the prompts then, or learn how to create your account today.

Submit a paper filing instead

If your filing is not available online, or if you prefer to download and submit a paper filing, you can find all Paper Filings here. Please note, expedited service is not available for paper forms submitted by mail.

Questions or concerns?

If you need forms for other business entities, please visit our general Forms and Fees page.

If you have other questions, please submit a ticket here to get help. This information is provided by the Office of the Secretary of the State, Business Services Division.

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Forms and Fees