Education about Utah Certified Copies
What are Utah certified copies?
Utah certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the Utah Department of Commerce - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.
The Utah Department of Commerce - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code 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 Utah certified copies?
Only the Utah Department of Commerce - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code can issue Utah certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.
Utah Department of Commerce - Division of Corporations and Commercial CodePhysical Address:
160 E. 300 S. 2nd Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Mailing Address:
PO Box 146705
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Phone: 801-530-4849 or 1-877-526-3994
Fax: 801-530-6438
Website: https://corporations.utah.gov/
Name Search: https://secure.utah.gov/bes/index.html
Forms: https://corporations.utah.gov/business-entities/
Online Filing: https://corporations.utah.gov/online-business-registration/
Email: corpucc@utah.gov
