GEORGIA CERTIFIED COPIES
What is a Georgia Certified Copy?
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Georgia Certified Copy is a copy of a Business Document which includes an endorsement
with an accompanying certificate or Seal of the Georgia Secretary of State which states it is a true copy of the Business Document.
A Certified Copy of a Georgia Business Document also includes the date that the Document was Certified by the Georgia Secretary of State.
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Georgia Certified Copy of a Business Document is normally a photocopy.
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Georgia Certified Copy bears the signature of a representative of the GA Secretary of State.
When the Georgia Secretary of State issues a
Certified Copy of a Corporate Document, this means that
the
Georgia Certified Copy is a true, accurate and valid copy of the GA Corporate Document
that the Secretary of State has on file.
A Copy of a Georgia Document which is Certified by the Georgia Secretary of State is legal and official proof that the
Certified Document is authentic.
A Plain Copy of a Georgia Business Document is just what the name implies.
It is simply a photocopy of a Business Document.
There are no endorsements, stamps or seals on a Plain Copy of a Georgia Business Document.
Most legal, government and financial institutions require Certified Copies of Business Documents rather than Plain Copies when dealing
with official matters.
Why would I need a Georgia Certified Copy of a Business Document?
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Some of the reasons why you might need a Georgia Certified Copy of your Business Documents:
- Bank loans
- Tax filings
- Foreign Business qualification
- Replace original GA Business Documents
- Provide legal proof of Georgia Business Registration
If you are responsible for the Business records of a Georgia Corporation or a Georgia LLC it is important to retain on file Certified Copies of
your Formation Documents - your Articles of Incorporation for Corporations or your Articles of Organization for LLCs; as well as
all Amendments to your original Articles.
Can I get a Certified Copy of a Georgia Good Standing Certificate?
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The Georgia Secretary of State
issues a Good Standing Certificate ,called a Certificate of Existence in GA, to Georgia
Corporations and LLCs which are up to date with all administrative requirements.
The Georgia Secretary of State will Certify any Business Document which has been
filed with that office.
On the other hand, the Georgia Secretary of State generally does not Certify Documents which are
issued by that office.
So, no the Georgia Secretary of State will not Certify a Good Standing Certificate or any other document which is
issued by
that office.
Georgia Certified Copies for Foreign Qualification
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A Corporation or LLC which is registered in one state and wants to do business in another state must first qualify as a "Foreign Corporation"
or a "Foreign LLC" in the state in which it wants to do business.
For example, a Corporation or LLC that is registered in Georgia wants to do business in California.
The Georgia Corporation or LLC must qualify as a California Foreign Corporation or LLC.
Some states require a
Certified Copy of the formation documents,
called Articles of Incorporation for a Corporation or Articles of Organization for an LLC, from the Foreign Corporation's home state.
How long does it take to get a Georgia Certified Copy of a Business Document?
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We can get your Georgia Certified Copies within 2 business days for $45.00 plus state Document fees.
If you need your Georgia Certified Copies quicker we can usually get them from the Georgia Secretary of State on the same day that you place your order, if we get your order before noon Georgia time, for $75.00 plus state Document fees.
(Our expedited processing fee also includes any additional state fees for their expedited process.)
Depending on the Document, the Georgia Secretary of State may take longer to Certify Business Documents filed more than around ten
years in the past.
NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE PROCESSING TIMES
We are dependent on, and have no control over, the staff and systems of the Georgia Secretary of State.
We get your Georgia Certified Copies order to the GA Secretary of State ASAP.
Once it is at the state we have no control over Georgia Secretary of State processing times.
The processing times specified on this web page are the times it
usually takes the Georgia Secretary of State to process
orders for Certified Copies of Business Documents.
How much does it cost to get a Georgia Certified Copy Online?
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The GA Secretary of State charges $10.00 for each Certified Copy of a Business Document.
We charge a processing fee of $45.00 for our standard processing.
We can usually get your Georgia Certified Copies in 2 business days with our standard processing.
With our expedited processing option we can usually get your Georgia Certified Copies
How can I order Georgia Certified Copies online?
If you are ready to order Georgia Certified Copies online now just fill in the form below and click Place Order.
As soon as we receive your order for Georgia Certified Copies we will start processing it ASAP.
This Certified Copies Order Form is for Certified Copies of Business Documents which have been filed with the Georgia Secretary of State.
It is not for vital records such as birth certificates or marriage licenses.
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We DO NOT store your credit card information.
It is encrypted and passed on to your bank along with the details of your order.
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DOCUMENT ORDER OPTIONS
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Processing Options
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PLEASE NOTE: Documents filed more than ten years in the past may take longer to obtain.
*Same day service for orders received before noon Georgia time
(excludes weekends and holidays).
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CANCELLATION POLICY
All Georgia Certified Copies orders are refundable before payment is issued to the Georgia Secretary of State, minus a $25 cancellation fee,
and less any expenses incurred in processing your order. After payment has been delivered to the Georgia Secretary of State we cannot accept any cancellations
or any changes to your Georgia Certified Copies order. Generally, payments are made to the Georgia Secretary of State within 24 hours of receipt of your
Georgia Certified Copies order. To check the status of your Georgia Certified Copies order, make changes, or ask any questions, call us at 855-771-2477.