Click the form name below to file online or download the PDF to file by mail, in person, or to submit a paper filing online. You will need to create an account and log into Business.CT.gov to file a form online or submit a paper filing online. Fees for online filing and submitting a paper filing online can be paid securely using Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or Amex.
For filings submitted by postal mail or in person, please make checks payable to: Secretary of the State.
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Form | Fee |
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Corporations | |
Express Certificate of Legal Existence (file online) > | $50 |
Short-form Certificate of Legal Existence - reflects all name changes (file online) > | $80 |
Long-form Certificate of Legal Existence - domestic only (file online) > | $120 |
Limited liability companies | |
Express Certificate of Legal Existence (file online) > | $55 |
Short-form Certificate of Legal Existence - reflects all name changes (file online) > | $40 |
Long-form Certificate of Legal Existence - domestic only (file online) > | $55 |
Limited partnerships | |
Certificate of Legal Existence (file online) > | $50 |
Limited liability partnerships | |
Express Certificate of Legal Existence (file online) > | $55 |
Short-form Certificate of Legal Existence (file online) > | $40 |
Long-form Certificate of Legal Existence - domestic only (file online) > | $55 |
Statutory trusts | |
Express Certificate of Legal Existence (file online) > | $40 |
Short-form Certificate of Legal Existence (file online) > | $80 |
Special certificates | |
Certificate evidencing - specify type (file online) > | $50 |
Certificate of no record - cannot be expedited; no form available | $50 |