Delaware Certificate of Authority for Foreign Delaware Corporation

What does it cost to register a foreign corporation in Delaware?

$245.00 for normal processing.
$50.00 additional for 24 business hour expedited processing.
$75.00 additional if Northwest Registered Agent does the filing for you (same day filing).
$100.00 additional for same day expedited processing.

How long does it take for the State to process the Delaware Certificate of Authority?

Normal Processing: 4 weeks, plus additional time for mailing.
In Person Processing: 4 weeks.
Expedited Processing: same day or 24 business hour services are available.
Northwest Registered Agent Processing: Same day by email.

How will I get verification of qualification back from Delaware?

A Certificate of Qualification will be sent by mail.

What forms do I file with Delaware to qualify my out of State Corporation?

A cover letter with your name, address and phone/fax number is requested. The Foreign Corporation Certificate form and a Certificate of Good Standing is required.

What do I need from my home State?

A Certificate of Good Standing.

Will I need an Delaware registered agent for my corporation?

Yes, when you hire Northwest as your registered agent, it's a flat rate yearly price of $125.00 a year, you'll have an online account that tracks your report due dates, which States your registered in, when your yearly service with us is up, and any documents we receive locally for you are uploaded into your account immediately for complete viewing. If or when you get served with a lawsuit, we can email up to 4 people and your attorney at the same time for real time complete viewing of a lawsuit. You'll receive annual report reminders. It's the same price every year, and there are no weird fees or cancellation fees.

You'll also see all the pre-populated forms and specific filing instructions on the thank you page, in your online account, and they are emailed to you immediately upon signing up for 1 year of registered agent service.

Does the Delaware registered agent need to sign the filing?

No.

How can I file the Delaware Certificate of Authority?

By mail, fax or in person.

What is the State agency that accepts the out of State registration?

Delaware Division of Corporations
401 Federal Street, Suite 4
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302)739-3073
Fax: (302)739-3812

Do the signatures on the Delaware corporation application need to be original?

No.

Who has to sign the foreign corporation filing?

An authorized officer must sign the form.

Are there any weird things about registering in Delaware?

Northwest Registered Agent can file this for you at a reduced fee.

Foreign corporations must disclose current assets and liabilities.

County filing is required. However, the Delaware Division of Corporations will file in the county electronically for you.

Is there ongoing Delaware annual report and/or initial reporting requirements?

Annual reports are due June 30th.

What are your fees?

You'll need to have an Delaware registered agent. We charge $125.00 a year to act as your registered agent in Delaware. It's a flat rate, once a year fee, and includes more than other registered agents. Here's a little more about our registered agent service.

We charge a $100.00 one-time filing service fee if you would like us to obtain the certificates needed from your home State, and register your company in any State you choose. We have offices in every State and can act as your registered agent and make your filings for you in any State. If you would like to register with multiple States at once, we can usually drop our filing service fee down.