Colorado Secretary of State

Online

$0

There is no form, simply search for your entity's record and click the link for certificate of good standing.

Online

$100

CO Rev Stat § 7-90-801

Certified copies not required.

Good standing certificate not required.

Periodic Report

Instruction sheet

Online

$10

Annually by the end of the month of initial registration. If the Periodic Report is not filed on time, the entity will have an additional two months after the Periodic Report month to file a late Periodic Report.

C.R.S. § 7-90-501

• Can be filed up to 2 months early
• Must be filed online and paid with a credit/debit card.
• Anyone with authority may file.

Online

$100

CO Rev Stat § 7-90-801

Certified copies not required.

Good standing certificate not required.

Online

Online only

$20

Trade names are required for businesses (other than a nonprofit entity) or individuals transacting business in the state of Colorado under a name other than the person's true name. Nonprofits may file for a trade name if they want, but they are not required to do so.

Trade name registration is done at the state level, but in order to hold real property in Colorado under a trade name, obtain an affidavit from the Colorado Secretary of State and file it with your county clerk or recorder.

Trade name registration does not offer name protection. Your desired DBA may not conflict with any registered entity, but may be same as another registered trade name. Colorado will permit you to file a trade name that is the same as someone else's; however, be wary of infringement of trademark protection under common law.

• After filing, set up email notification on your record to receive an expiration/renewal notice.
• Publication of registration is not required in Colorado.