How to order a certified copy of Articles of Organization or a certified copy of Articles of Incorporation
from the New Hampshire Secretary of State
A certified copy of your Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation can be ordered by fax, mail, email, phone or in person, but we recommend emailing. Normal processing takes up to 7 days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $5.00 for certification, plus $1.00 per page. Expedited service is available for $25.00 more and should take less than 1 hour, plus additional time for mailing.
You can order
By Mail:
Requests by mail will be expedited only if paying the additional fee and specifically requesting expedited service. You will want to provide the business name, payment, return address information, specific request and a daytime phone number for any questions.
By Fax:Requests will be expedited only if paying the additional fee. You will want to provide the business name, specific request and a daytime phone number for any questions on a normal fax cover sheet. They will send you an invoice for payment with your requested documents.
By Email:Requests will be expedited only if paying the additional fee. You will want to provide the business name, specific request and a daytime phone number for any questions in your email. They will send you an invoice for payment with your requested documents.
By Phone:Requests will be expedited only if paying the additional fee. You will want to provide the business name and specific request by phone. They will send you an invoice for payment with your requested documents.
In Person:An additional $25.00 fee is required for counter service and is considered expedited processing. Requested documents can usually be provided within 1 hour. You will want to have your payment handy. Their office hours for walk in service are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
How much does it cost to obtain a certified copy of New Hampshire Articles of Incorporation or New Hampshire Articles of Organization?
$5.00 for certification, plus $1.00 per page, for normal processing.
$30.00 for certification, plus $1.00 per page, for expedited processing.
Is expedited processing available?
Yes. An expedited service fee of $25.00 is required, in addition to the regular fee.
Payment options?
Check or Money Order.
Make check or money order payable to: State of New Hampshire.
How long does it take to get a certified copy of articles of organization, or a certified copy of articles of incorporation from New Hampshire Secretary of State?
Normal processing: 5-7 business days, plus additional time for mailing.
Expedited processing: 1 hour, plus additional time for mailing.
(Note: if the requested documents are located in the archives, it may take up to a week for processing)
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 New Hampshire 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 or email is not available.
Contact Info:
New Hampshire Secretary of State
Corporation Division
107 N Main Street (mailing address)
25 Capitol Street, 3rd Floor (in person address)
Concord, NH 03301
(603)271-3246 phone
(603)271-3247 fax
Email:
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