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 Louisiana Secretary of State

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

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?

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?

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 (225)925-4704 phone (225)925-4727 fax
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