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General Questions
 

• I think I received a notice from your office; what should I do?
  • Examples of Potentially Confusing or Misleading "Notices" & "Solicitations"
     
• How do I obtain a Certificate of Existence or Status from another state?
   
• I submitted my filing, now what?
   
• My Business was Administratively
  ​​​​​​ Dissolved/Terminated
   
• Common Reasons for Returned Documents
   
• What addresses to use when filing?
   
• How do I find my business filings? (Download/Print copies for my record)

 

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• Apostille FAQs
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