Education about Indiana Certified Copies
What are Indiana certified copies?
Indiana certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the Indiana Secretary of State - Business Services Division. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.
The Indiana Secretary of State - Business Services Division 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 Indiana certified copies?
Only the Indiana Secretary of State - Business Services Division can issue Indiana certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.
Indiana Secretary of State - Business Services DivisionMailing Address:
302 W. Washington Street, Room E018
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 234-9768
Fax: (317) 233-3387
Website: http://www.in.gov/sos/business/index.htm
Name Search: https://bsd.sos.in.gov/publicbusinesssearch
Forms: http://www.in.gov/sos/business/2426.htm
Online Filing: https://inbiz.in.gov/BOS/Home/Index
Email: inbiz@sos.in.gov
