Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions

A certified copy of your Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation can be ordered by mail, in person, or online, but we recommend online. Normal processing takes up to 7 days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $10. Expedited service is available for $25 more and should take less than 2 days, plus additional time for mailing.

You can order

Online:

Go to their website and follow the instructions provided to search and order a certified copy. Online orders take up to 7 business days unless paying for next day expedited service. You will want to have your credit card handy.

By Mail:

Requests by mail will be expedited only if paying the additional fee and specifically requesting it. You will want to provide the Order Form including the business name, payment, return address information, specific request and a daytime phone number for any questions.

In Person:

In person requests are not considered expedited processing unless paying the additional fee. Same day service is not available. You will want to have your payment handy.

How much does it cost to obtain a certified copy of Wisconsin Articles of Incorporation or Wisconsin Articles of Organization?

$10 online processing.
$10 for normal processing.
$35 for expedited processing.
(Service fees are non-refundable)

Is expedited processing available?

Yes. An expedited service fee of $25 is required, in addition to the regular $10 fee for each copy requested.

Payment options?

Check or Money Order.
Visa or MasterCard online only.
Make check or money order payable to: Department of Financial Institutions.

How long does it take to get a certified copy of articles of organization, or a certified copy of articles of incorporation from Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions?

Online, counter service and normal processing: 5-7 business days, plus additional time for mailing.
Expedited processing: 2 business days, plus additional time for mailing.

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 Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions?

It will be mailed by regular mail, unless you request otherwise for pick up or provide a pre-addressed prepaid envelope or UPS/Fed Ex account number. Return service by fax or email is not available.

Order Online:

Forms:

Contact Info:

Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
Division of Corporate & Consumer Services
PO Box 7846
Madison, WI 53707-7846

or

345 W. Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor
Madison, WI 53703
(608)261-7577 phone
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