File online
You are encouraged to file online from your Business.CT.gov dashboard. Online filing is highly recommended for faster processing and offers secure payment processing.
View a list of online business filings.
Can’t file online?
Download the appropriate PDF from the Paper Forms Library. We strongly encourage you to utilize online filing whenever possible. If you are using a paper form, we recommend that you submit your paper filing through our digital mail feature online.
You can also mail or hand-deliver your forms. This is strongly discouraged as it is the slowest option, requires a check or money order (no credit cards), and expedited service is not available.
For detailed filing instructions, expedited service options, or contact information, please visit the Secretary of the State’s Business Services page. Online filing is faster, more convenient, and ensures quicker processing of your submission.
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Quick links to paper filings
Certificates
Corporations | |
Express Certificate of Existence | $50 |
Short-form Certificate of Existence - reflects all name changes. | $80 |
Long-form Certificate of Existence - domestic only; cannot be expedited. | $120 |
Limited partnerships | |
Certificate of Existence | $50 |
Limited liability companies | |
Express Certificate of Existence | $50 |
Short-form Certificate of Existence - reflects all name changes. | $50 |
Long-form Certificate of Existence - domestic only; cannot be expedited. | $100 |
Limited liability partnerships | |
Express Certificate of Existence | $40 |
Short-form Certificate of Existence | $80 |
Long-form Certificate of Existence - domestic only; cannot be expedited. | $120 |
Statutory trusts | |
Express Certificate of Existence | $40 |
Short-form Certificate of Existence | $80 |
Special certificates | |
Certificate evidencing | $50 |
Certificate of No Record - cannot be expedited. | $50 |
Copies
Copies of a document on record: Including copies of documents on record for corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and statutory trusts. Note: Most past filings are available to download for free without logging in.
Plain copy - per document | $40 |
Certified copy - per document | $55 |
Connecticut partnership forms
Statement of Partnership Authority | $120 |
Amended Statement of Partnership Authority | $120 |
Statement of Dissolution | $0 |
Statement of Dissociation | $120 |
Statement of Denial | $120 |
Domestic limited liability company forms
Application for reservation of name | $60 |
Transfer of reserved name | $60 |
Certificate of Organization - including appointment of Statutory Agent | $120 |
Interim notice of change of manager/member | $20 |
Certificate of Amendment | $120 |
Change of business address | $50 |
Change of agent | $50 |
Change of agent’s address | $50 |
Change of agent’s name by registered agent | $50 |
Certificate of Dissolution | $0 |
Certificate of Reinstatement | $120 |
Domestic Limited Liability Partnership forms
Domestic limited partnerships Chapter 610 forms
Domestic non-stock corporations Chapter 602 forms
Application for reservation of name | $60 |
Transfer of reserved name | $60 |
Application for cancellation of reserved name | $60 |
Certificate of Incorporation | $50 |
Organization and first report | $50 |
Certificate of Amendment | $20 |
Certificate of Dissolution | $0 |
Certificate of Revocation of Dissolution | $20 |
Change of business address | $50 |
Interim notice of change of officer/director | $20 |
Change of agent | $20 |
Change of agent’s address | $20 |
Reinstatement - fee includes required annual report; for administratively dissolved corporations only. Must contact office for forms. | $160 |
Domestic stock corporations Chapter 601 forms
Application for reservation of name | $60 |
Transfer of reserved name | $60 |
Application for cancellation of reserved name | $60 |
Certificate of Incorporation | $250 |
Organization and first report | $150 |
Certificate of Amendment | $100 |
Certificate of Dissolution | $0 |
Certificate of Revocation of Dissolution | $50 |
Interim notice of change of officer/director | $20 |
Reinstatement - fee includes required annual report; for administratively dissolved corporations only | $300 |
Change of business address | $50 |
Change of agent | $50 |
Change of agent’s address | $50 |
Domestic statutory trusts Chapter 615 forms
Foreign limited liability companies Chapter 613a forms
Foreign limited liability partnerships forms
Foreign non-stock corporations Chapter 602 forms
Foreign stock corporations Chapter 601 forms
Application for reservation of name | $60 |
Transfer of reserved name | $60 |
Application for cancellation of reserved name | $60 |
Application for registration of corporate name | $60 |
Application to renew a registration of corporate name - filed only between October 1 and December 31 | $60 |
Application for Certificate of Authority - includes $285 License Fee | $385 |
Application for Amended Certificate of Authority | $100 |
Application for Certificate of Withdrawal | $0 |
Interim notice of change of officer/director | $20 |
Change of business address | $50 |
Change of agent | $50 |
Change of agent’s address | $50 |
Foreign Statutory Trusts
Religious Corporations or Societies
Uniform commercial code forms
Initial financing statement - UCC1 | $50 |
Addendum - UCC1 | $0 |
Amendment - UCC3 | $50 |
Amendment addendum - UCC3 | $50 |
Information statement | $50 |
Notice of vessel lien | $50 |
Release of vessel lien | $50 |
Notice of attachment | $50 |
Notice of aircraft lien | $50 |
Release of aircraft lien | $50 |
Request for information | $50 |
Copy of lien | $40 |
Certified copy of lien | $55 |
Note: Expedited Service is not available under the Uniform Commercial Code.
Trademarks and service marks forms
Miscellaneous Filings
Refund from the State of CT for overpaid fees | 0 |
Appointment of statutory agent for unincorporated homeowners' associations | $90 |
Entity Transactions XXI
Merger | $60 |
Conversions | |
If entity if converting into CT entity, add the formation document fee as follow: | |
Domestic stock corporation - up to 20,000 shares; formation document or organic document fee. | $250 |
Limited Liability Company - formation document or organic document fee. | $120 |
Limited Liability Partnership - formation document or organic document fee. | $120 |
Domestications | |
If entity is domesticating into CT, add the formation document fee as follows: | |
Domestic Stock Corporation - up to 20,000 shares - formation document or organic document fee. | $250 |
Limited Liability Company - formation document or organic document fee. | $120 |
Limited Liability Partnership - formation document or organic document fee. | $120 |