Register a Foreign Nonprofit in Utah

Free Guide to Registering a Foreign Nonprofit in Utah

How Do I Register My Foreign Nonprofit Corporation in Utah?

File the Application for Authority to Conduct Affairs for a Foreign Corporation with the Utah Department of Commerce Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. Include a certificate of good standing/existence dated within 90 days of your application date. While online filings are preferred, you can also file by mail, fax or even in person.

To file by mail, send to: 

Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
Box 146705
Salt Lake City, UT
84114-6705

To file by fax, send to: 

(801) 530-6438, and be sure to attach a payment cover letter.

For in person filings, go to the below address, but note that all documents must be ready to submit when you arrive:

160 East 300 South (or 160 East Broadway)
Salt Lake City UT 84111

What Kind of Information Is Required on the Utah Certificate of Authority?

Include the following on the form:

• Nonprofit corporation name and state where originally formed
• Period of duration (usually perpetual)
• Principal office address
• Registered agent information
• Date you started or intend to start doing business in Utah
• Names and addresses of the nonprofit’s directors and officers.
• Nonprofit corporation’s purpose (you can be general here)
• A certificate of good standing/existence from the nonprofit’s home state, dated within 90 days of the filing.

Make sure you include all the necessary information. If you don’t, your filing can be rejected.

How Much Does It Cost to Qualify a Foreign Nonprofit in Utah?

The filing fee is $59.

How Long Does It Take Utah to Process My Filing?

The processing time depends on how many filings are in the queue, but in general, filings get processed within seven to 10 business days.

Does Utah Require Any Paperwork From My Home State?

Yes. With the Certificate of Authority application, you need to attach a certificate of good standing/existence dated within 90 days of your application date.

How Many Directors Are Required to Sign the Certificate of Authority?

No directors are required to sign, but the names and addresses of each director and officer is required on the form.

Who Needs to Sign the Certificate of Authority?

Anyone authorized by the nonprofit corporation to sign the formation documents.

Does My Registered Agent Need to Sign the Certificate of Authority?

No.

Will I Need a Registered Agent in Utah?

Yes. When you hire Northwest Registered Agent as your registered agent in Utah, it’s a flat yearly rate of $125, you’ll have an online account that tracks your report due dates, which states you’re 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 four 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 prepopulated forms and specific filing instructions on the thank you page in your online account.

Do Foreign Nonprofit Corporations Need to File Annual Reports in Utah?

Yes. Annual reports for foreign nonprofit corporations in Utah are due by the organization’s anniversary date. You can file online, by mail, or by fax. The filing fee is $10.