How Do I Get a Copy of My Articles of Incorporation in MN? Steps to Obtain Copies of Articles of Incorporation

• Visit the office of the Secretary of State in person, by phone, mail, or online.
• Certified copies cost more than plain copies.
• Keep a copy in a safe, accessible place.

Steps to Form a Corporation in Minnesota

1. Write a business plan
2. Choose a business type
3. Register your business

Process for Obtaining Copies of Articles

• To order copies online, sign into your account.
• Fees range from $13 for regular copies to $18 for certified copies.
• Expect receiving certified copies by mail to take a couple of weeks.

Process in Different Locations

• Michigan

  • Search the free public database on the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs website by entering the business name.

• Ontario

  • Obtain copies by visiting the Provincial Office in Toronto at 393 University Avenue.
  • No renewal fees after establishing a corporation; however, registration renewal is required every 5 years.

• Maine

  • Visit the Secretary of State’s website under online services.
  • Instructions to search and print a certified copy are available.

Additional Information

• Banks and lenders often require certified copies.
• Keep a copy to make it easier to apply for business loans, open bank accounts, and enter contracts.