Connecticut Certified Copies

Education about Connecticut Certified Copies

What are Connecticut certified copies?

Connecticut certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the Connecticut Secretary of State - Commercial Recording Division. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.

The Connecticut Secretary of State - Commercial Recording Division issues certified copies with an endorsement, stamp, or certificate. Certified copies are sometimes required to secure a bank loan, apply for a certificate of authority, and obtain business licenses.

What documents can be certified?

You can typically have most corporate filings certified, including:

• Articles of formation
• Articles of amendment
• Certificate of authority
• Mergers
• Annual filings, such as annual reports
• Fictitious name or DBA registration
• Dissolution and withdrawals

Where can I obtain Connecticut certified copies?

Only the Connecticut Secretary of State - Commercial Recording Division can issue Connecticut certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.

Connecticut Secretary of State - Commercial Recording Division

Physical Address:
30 Trinity Street
Hartford, CT 6106


Mailing Address:
ATTN: Commercial Recording Division, PO Box 150470
Hartford, CT 06115-0470

Phone: (860) 509-6002
Fax: (860) 509-6069

Website: https://portal.ct.gov/sots
Name Search: https://service.ct.gov/business/s/onlinebusinesssearch?language=en_US
Forms: https://business.ct.gov/manage/all-business-filings?language=en_US
Online Filing: https://business.ct.gov/
Email: crd@ct.gov