Our process are changing in many ways, some of which are:
1. Teleworking: Please provide a cover-letter with documents. See link below
2. Mail Handling:
3. Expedited documents:
Click the link below for more details.
Process Changes Due to COVID-19 Details
Cover Letter (Form BE-01)

The NC Secretary of State’s Office provides online form creation and electronic submission for many of the most popular business creation/formation documents. View a tutorial or click here to start the process.

We believe in North Carolina's economy, an informed citizenry, and your dream to create a business. The Business Registration Division will help you realize your dreams by providing the information and tools to register your business and stay compliant with the State of North Carolina.

Reinstatements and Requalifications following administrative dissolution/revocation can be expedited through the mail or dropped off at the 2 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh location by making an appointment online. See the banner on the main webpage.

Turn-around times begin when the document is received and ends when processing is completed and placed in the mail or emailed to the filer.
Reinstatements – 2 business days when sent to address on the Application
Annual Reports – 2-3 business days
All other documents – 5-8 business days

Did you receive a Notice of Grounds for Administrative Dissolution/Revocation?
Click here to find out why.

You can obtain Certificates of Existence for your company by ordering online at a cost of $10.
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