Delaware Certified Copies

Education about Delaware Certified Copies

What are Delaware certified copies?

Delaware certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the Delaware Department of State - Division of Corporations. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.

The Delaware Department of State - Division of Corporations 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 Delaware certified copies?

Only the Delaware Department of State - Division of Corporations can issue Delaware certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.

Delaware Department of State - Division of Corporations

Physical Address:
John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal Street, Suite 4
Dover, DE 19901


Mailing Address:
Division of Corporations, PO Box 898
Dover, DE 19903

Phone: (302) 739-3073
Fax: (302) 739-3812 or (302) 739-3813

Website: https://corp.delaware.gov/
Name Search: https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/Ecorp/EntitySearch/NameSearch.aspx
Forms: http://corp.delaware.gov/corpforms.shtml
Online Filing: https://onestop.delaware.gov/#
Email: corp@delaware.gov