# Iowa Certificate of Organization
## Requesting Certified Copies
You can request a copy of your certificate of organization by calling the Iowa Secretary of State Business Services office. The fee for certified copies is $5 plus $1 per page.
## Requirements for forming an LLC in Iowa
To form an LLC in Iowa, you need to be at least 18 years of age, have a unique business name, and have a registered agent in Iowa. The filing fee for a Certificate of Organization in Iowa is $50. Some of the information to include in your Certificate of Organization in Iowa is your LLC’s name, registered agent’s information, LLC members’ names, and a statement of the LLCs’ purpose.
## Filing Your Certificate of Organization
You can file for an LLC online with the Iowa Secretary of State’s website. It is simple to get an Iowa Certificate of Organization! We’ll walk you through three simple processes of submitting the Iowa LLC Articles of Organization:
1. Obtain Your Organizational Certificate Forms
2. Fill out the Organizational Certificate
3. File the Organizational Certificate
To complete each step, you will need to know the following information: Name and address of the entity. Additionally, your business entity must not already be in existence under another name in Iowa.
## Completing the Certificate of Organization
To fill out the Certificate of Organization, you will need:
- Entity Name and Address
- Name and address of the registered agent
- The business purpose
- Names of LLC members
Ensure your LLC complies with state naming guidelines. Before submitting your Certificate of Organization, make sure to add the required organizational resolutions.
## Biennial Report Requirement
Every two years, Iowa requires businesses to file a biennial report to confirm or update information held by the Secretary of State. Reports are required for both domestic and foreign corporations.
## Fee and Filing Information
The Certificate of Organization is filed with the Iowa Secretary of State. The $50 fee is a one-time fee and the only LLC formation cost to register your Limited Liability Company with the state. Iowa LLCs usually pay around $60 for starting a company: $50 for the Certificate of Organization and $10 for name reservations.
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