Louisiana Certified Copy Of Articles Of Organization Or Incorporation
How to Order a Certified Copy of Articles of Organization or a Certified Copy of Articles of Incorporation From the State of Louisiana
A certified copy of your Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation can be ordered by fax, mail, or in person, but we recommend faxing. Normal processing takes up to 3 days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $15.00. Expedited service is available for up to $50.00 more and should take less than 24 hours, plus additional time for mailing.
You can order a Certified Copy…
By Mail:
You will want to provide the business name, payment, specific request and a daytime phone number for any questions.
By Fax:
You will want to provide the business name, specific request, credit card information and a daytime phone number for any questions on a normal fax cover sheet. Additional fees apply for credit card processing.
In Person:
You can request non-expedited processing and leave your phone number for them to call you when the processing is completed. A $30.00 fee is optional for 24 hour processing. An additional $50.00 fee is optional for expedited counter service while you wait. You will want to be sure to arrive prior to 4:00 p.m. Have your payment handy.
How much does it cost to obtain a certified copy of Louisiana Articles of Incorporation or Louisiana Articles of Organization?
Fees for certified copies for your Louisiana LLC are as follows:
$15.00 for normal processing.
$30.00 for 24 hour processing
$50.00 for expedited processing
$2.00 credit card processing fee
$1.00 additional fee per page for return fax ($10.00 maximum fee).
Is expedited processing available?
Yes. An expedited service fee of $50.00 is required for expedited processing, in addition to the regular $20.00 fee. For 24 hour processing, a $30.00 fee is required, in addition to the regular $20.00 fee.
Payment options?
Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Make check or money order payable to: Secretary of State.
How long does it take to get a certified copy of articles of organization, or a certified copy of articles of incorporation from Louisiana Secretary of State?
Expedited processing: same day, plus additional time for mailing
Expedited 1 day processing: 24 business hours, plus additional time for mailing
Normal processing: 2-3 business days, plus extra time for mailing
How will the certified copy of the articles of incorporation or the certified copy of articles of organization come back after I order from the Louisiana Secretary of State?
It will be mailed by regular mail, unless you request otherwise and provide a pre-addressed prepaid envelope or UPS/Fed Ex account number. Return service by fax is available for $1.00 per page, maximum fee of $10.00. Return service by email is not available.
Contact Info:
Louisiana Secretary of State
8585 Archives Avenue
PO Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Phone: (225)925-4704
Fax: (225)925-4727
Email: [email protected]