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State Certified Copies
Sometimes a bank or another governmental agency will want you to prove the validity of your filed entity and therefore require you to provide them a certified copy of your registration papers. Our business formation professionals can take care of that for you with the click of a button on your account.
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Certified Copies from the State
We know exactly where to go to order you certified copy quickly. Sometimes a bank will ask for a certified copy. You may need it for a court hearing or a transaction. We can get it done quickly.
Mailed directly to you
Once you place the order, you are done. We have the states mail the certified copies straight to you, if available, or we forward them to you as soon as they arrive in our office.
Expedited process available
When you need it in an emergency, we know exactly who to talk to about getting it done fast in your state.
Why Order Your Certified Copy With Swyft Filings Today?
Our knowledgeable staff has years of experience handling every type of filing for customers of all sizes. Do what you love, let us handle the paperwork.
Many financial institutions request certified copies of your registration papers to open accounts or provide credit.
Court Filings
To be admissible in court or other official proceedings, you will often need certified copies with an official stamp from the government showing it is an official copy.
Due Diligence
If you are considering a sale or merger, the purchaser may want confirmation of the validity of your company.
Official Validation
In a world where people question everything, a certified copy puts to rest any doubt that you really formed your entity.
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Swyft Filings helped us create our corporation and take care of time-consuming administrative tasks that can distract us from our mission. We are grateful for their commitment to assisting businesses like ours.
Bill BeverlyCo-Owner, Evolectric
The Swyft Filings team answered all of our questions so promptly and satisfied all the legal documents we needed to get up and running as quickly as possible. It was a huge stress-reliever, and we would recommend your services over and over again.
Kimberly and Caila BrigandiCo-Owners, Gandi Girls Boutique
As small business owners, we often feel insignificant to those outside of our demographic. When a company like Swyft Filings steps up to help small businesses — it makes a huge difference!
Tobe CarberryOwner, Haven4Hoops
Having a partner like Swyft makes that part of starting your business easy and provides a level of comfort in navigating the state and federal filings. So if there are any issues with your filings, Swyft is on top of it and working with you to navigate solutions.
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State Certified Copies FAQs
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What is a certified copy?
A certified copy includes a stamp or certification from the government agency that confirms that the version included with the stamp or certification is a true and correct copy of the official governmental record.
Why should I order a certified copy?
There are times when you will need to prove that the copy you are including is really the official copy on file with the government. Sometimes banks require a certified copy. To be admissible in court, you will often need a certified copy of your documents. If you are going through a transaction such as a merger, sale or financing, the other party may want certified copies as part of their due diligence. Essentially, any time you need to show the veracity of your corporate documentation, you will likely need a certified copy.
How much does it cost?
Our fees are the same regardless of the state. Each state, however, charges a fee on top of that and it varies by each state. The state fees range from $15-$75 and may also depend on the length of your document.
How long does it take?
A typical order may take two to three weeks because we have to rely upon government entities to mail documents. You may be able to request expedited service at an additional cost.
“It was quick and easy. I had a fast turnaround time. They worked with me to get my documents filed and done in a timely manner, and I appreciate it so much! I would definitely recommend this company to anyone I know who wants to start a business.”
State Certified Copies Resources
There are more uses for certified copies than just the ones listed above. Swyft’s Resource Center can help guide you through some of those, along with other aspects of business management, with guides, articles, and case studies.
