Minnesota Launches New Business Services Website

The Minnesota Secretary of State announced that beginning December 8, 2014, they will launch a newly designed Business Services website.

The new website will include

• Ability to file annual reinstatements online.
  • User-friendly homepage design to better guide visitors.
  • Search feature for prior business names.
  • Easy access to open and view “Advanced Options.”

Minnesota already has a robust filing system, which we recommend over mailing. Nevertheless, filing can still be tricky. Harbor Compliance can serve as your registered agent, help you incorporate a business in Minnesota, register a foreign business in Minnesota, and more.

Also from the Secretary of State’s email: in addition to the updated website, the Office is implementing the following changes:

Copy Fee Structure
• The fee for copy orders will be a flat $3 per filing.

Changes to Filings Made In Person or by Mail
• Copies of completed business filings will be provided at the Business Services public counter; originals will no longer be returned or mailed back.
• Copies of completed business filing will be returned by mail; originals will no longer be returned.

If you have questions about filings, document retrieval, or registered agent in Minnesota, please contact us!