PENNSYLVANIA CERTIFIED COPIES
What is a Pennsylvania Certified Copy?
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Pennsylvania Certified Copy is a copy of a Business Document which includes an endorsement
with an accompanying certificate or Seal of the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth which states it is a true copy of the Business Document.
A Certified Copy of a Pennsylvania Business Document also includes the date that the Document was Certified by the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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Pennsylvania Certified Copy of a Business Document is normally a photocopy.
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Pennsylvania Certified Copy bears the signature of a representative of the PA Secretary of the Commonwealth.
When the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth issues a
Certified Copy of a Corporate Document, this means that
the
Pennsylvania Certified Copy is a true, accurate and valid copy of the PA Corporate Document
that the Secretary of the Commonwealth has on file.
A Copy of a Pennsylvania Document which is Certified by the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth is legal and official proof that the
Certified Document is authentic.
A Plain Copy of a Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Certified Copy of a Business Document?
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Some of the reasons why you might need a Pennsylvania Certified Copy of your Business Documents:
- Bank loans
- Tax filings
- Foreign Business qualification
- Replace original PA Business Documents
- Provide legal proof of Pennsylvania Business Registration
If you are responsible for the Business records of a Pennsylvania Corporation or a Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Good Standing Certificate?
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The Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth
issues a Good Standing Certificate ,called a Certificate of Subsistence in PA, to Pennsylvania
Corporations and LLCs which are up to date with all administrative requirements.
The Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth will Certify any Business Document which has been
filed with that office.
On the other hand, the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth generally does not Certify Documents which are
issued by that office.
So, no the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth will not Certify a Good Standing Certificate or any other document which is
issued by
that office.
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania wants to do business in California.
The Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Certified Copy of a Business Document?
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We can get your Pennsylvania Certified Copies within 2-3 business days for $55.00 plus state Document fees.
If you need your Pennsylvania Certified Copies quicker we can usually get them from the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth on the same day that you place your order, if we get your order before noon Pennsylvania time, for $85.00 plus state Document fees.
(Our expedited processing fee also includes any additional state fees for their expedited process.)
Depending on the Document, the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth may take longer to Certify Business Documents filed more than around ten
years in the past.
NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE PENNSYLVANIA SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH PROCESSING TIMES
We are dependent on, and have no control over, the staff and systems of the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth.
We get your Pennsylvania Certified Copies order to the PA Secretary of the Commonwealth ASAP.
Once it is at the state we have no control over Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth processing times.
The processing times specified on this web page are the times it
usually takes the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth to process
orders for Certified Copies of Business Documents.
How much does it cost to get a Pennsylvania Certified Copy Online?
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The total cost of Pennsylvania Certified Copies depends on the total number of pages in the Business Documents that are to be Certified.
The PA Secretary of the Commonwealth charges $74.00 for up to five (5) pages for Certified Copies of a Business Document.
The additional price per page for each page beyond the fifth page is $3.20 for most Pennsylvania Business Documents.
We charge a processing fee of $55.00 for our standard processing.
We can usually get your Pennsylvania Certified Copies in 2-3 business days with our standard processing.
With our expedited processing option we can usually get your Pennsylvania Certified Copies
How can I order Pennsylvania Certified Copies online?
If you are ready to order Pennsylvania Certified Copies online now just fill in the form below and click Place Order.
As soon as we receive your order for Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth.
It is not for vital records such as birth certificates or marriage licenses.
PENNSYLVANIA CERTIFIED COPY ORDER FORM
COMPANY INFORMATION
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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.
We DO NOT use your personal information for any other purposes than this individual order.
We will never provide your personal information to any person, group or third party.
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PLEASE NOTE: Documents filed more than ten years in the past may take longer to obtain. For PA companies originally formed more than 10 years ago there may be a 3-5 day delay for certified copy orders.
*Same day service for orders received before noon Pennsylvania time
(excludes weekends and holidays).
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CANCELLATION POLICY
All Pennsylvania Certified Copies orders are refundable before payment is issued to the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth, minus a $25 cancellation fee,
and less any expenses incurred in processing your order. After payment has been delivered to the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth we cannot accept any cancellations
or any changes to your Pennsylvania Certified Copies order. Generally, payments are made to the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth within 24 hours of receipt of your
Pennsylvania Certified Copies order. To check the status of your Pennsylvania Certified Copies order, make changes, or ask any questions, call us at 855-771-2477.