Education about Arkansas Certified Copies
What are Arkansas certified copies?
Arkansas certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the Arkansas Secretary of State - Business and Commercial Services Division (BCS). Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.
The Arkansas Secretary of State - Business and Commercial Services Division (BCS) issues certified copies with an endorsement, stamp, or certificate. Certified copies are sometimes required to secure a bank loan, apply for a certificate of authority, and obtain business licenses.
What documents can be certified?
You can typically have most corporate filings certified, including:
- Articles of formation
- Articles of amendment
- Certificate of authority
- Mergers
- Annual filings, such as annual reports
- Fictitious name or DBA registration
- Dissolution and withdrawals
Where can I obtain Arkansas certified copies?
Only the Arkansas Secretary of State - Business and Commercial Services Division (BCS) can issue Arkansas certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.
Arkansas Secretary of State - Business and Commercial Services Division (BCS)Mailing Address:
1401 W. Capitol Avenue Ste 250
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-682-3409 or 888-233-0325
Website: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs
Name Search: https://www.ark.org/corp-search/index.php
Forms: https://www.ark.org/sos/ofs/docs/index.php
Online Filing: https://www.ark.org/sos/ofs/docs/index.php
Email: corprequest@sos.arkansas.gov
