Ordering/Obtaining Copies & Certificates

Most requests for Certificates of Existence, certified copies, copies of records can be requested through our online business registration site. Archive searches must be made in writing.

The Division cannot accept orders or payments via telephone or fax.

Division processing times for these types of orders take 3-10 working days to process.

An expedite service is available for an additional $75 per document for a 1-2 business day process time.

Please note, all fees are non-refundable.

I want to:
Obtain Plain Copies of Filed Documents
Purchase a Certificate of Existence
Order Certified Copies or Other Certificates

Obtaining Plain Copies of Filed Documents

You can obtain plain copies of previously filed documents online by doing a Business Entity Record Search.  Currently, this service is free.  However, fees ranging from $1-$3 to search for business entity principals will return (see fee schedule) once the new platform is fully built.  To obtain copies of publicly available records:

  • Go to the Business Registration System.
  • Below the login button, click on Search Business Entity Records.
  • Search by entity name OR entity number.
  • Click on the name of the entity to view the record.
  • Click on Filing History at the bottom of the screen to view filed documents.
  • Under View, click on the magnifying glass next to download the document.

Purchase a Certificate of Existence

  • Go tohttps://businessregistration.utah.gov
  • Login using UtahID.
  • If this is your first time accessing the business registry system, you can follow these instructions to set up your UtahID and profile:https://corporations.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/UTID-Login.pdf
  • On the left hand side of the screen select COPIES AND CERTIFICATES
  • Select Request Certified Document
  • Select Category: Business Entity
  • Select Request Type: Certificate Request
  • Select Certificate Type: Short Form or Long Form and then click Next
  • Search by Entity Name OR Entity Number (not both and leave Domicile Name and Filing Number boxes empty)
  • Select bullet/bubble icon next to name of entity and then click Continue
  • Click Next
  • Click add to shopping cart and check out. Once payment is made the certificate is emailed to you.

Ordering Certified Copies or Other Certificates

How to Order Certified Copies

  • Go to: https://businessregistration.utah.gov
  • Login using UtahID.
  • If this is your first time accessing the business registry system, you can follow these instructions to set up your UtahID and profile: https://corporations.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/UTID-Login.pdf
  • On the left hand side of the screen click COPIES AND CERTIFICATES and select Request Certified Document
  • Select Category should stay as: Business Entity
  • Select Request Type: Certified Copy Request
  • Select Certified Copy Type: Entire File (if you want all filings) or Select Filings (if you only want specific filings) and then click Next
  • Search by Entity Name OR Entity Number (not both)
  • Select the radio button next to the name of the entity and click Continue.
  • Choose the filing(s) you would like if you selected "Selected Filings" then click next.
  • Click Next
  • Click add to shopping cart and check out. Once payment is made the certified document is emailed to you.

How to Order Other Certificates

How to order a Certificate of Fact

  • Go to https://businessregistration.utah.gov
  • Login using UtahID.
  • If this is your first time accessing the business registry system, you can follow these instructions to set up your UtahID and profile: https://corporations.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/UTID-Login.pdf
  • On the left hand side of the screen click COPIES AND CERTIFICATES and select Request Certified Document 
  • Select Category should stay as Business Entity
  • Select Request Type as Certificate of Fact Request
  • Select Certificate of Fact Type and click Next
  • Search by Entity Name OR Entity Number (not both)
  • Select the radio button next to the name of the entity and click Continue
  • If you need more than one copy enter a quantity and then click Next
  • Review and click Add to Shopping Cart
  • Click add to shopping cart and check out. Once payment is made the certified document is emailed to you.

How to order a Certificate of Status (for expired entities only)

    • Go to https://businessregistration.utah.gov
    • Login using UtahID.
    • If this is your first time accessing the business registry system, you can follow these instructions to set up your UtahID and profile: https://corporations.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/UTID-Login.pdf
    • On the left hand side of the screen click COPIES AND CERTIFICATES and select Request Certified Document 
    • Select Category should stay as Business Entity
    • Select Request Type as Certificate of Status
    • Search by Entity Name OR Entity Number (not both)
    • Select the radio button next to the name of the entity and click Continue
    • Click Next
    • Review and click Add to Shopping Cart
    • Click add to shopping cart and check out. Once payment is made the certificate  is emailed to you.

Notarized Documents for Apostille

If the certificate is going outside the United States, it may need to be authenticated by the Lt. Governor's office. The order form has a box to check mark and a line to enter the country name if it needs to be notarized for an apostille. Refer to authentications.utah.gov for information on an apostille.

To order in-house certified copies/certificates:

  • Please note: ***DO NOT SEND PAYMENT INFO BY EMAIL OR FAX. THE ORDER WILL BE REJECTED***
  • When your order is ready (if it is being mailed), we will email you a link to pay online.  Once payment is received the order will be mailed. If you are picking up the order you can pay at the time of pickup.

Fees: Fees are non-refundable once an order is placed, and payment may be required upfront

  • Regular Certificate of Existence: $12.00 (Most common type ordered. A one page document that indicates the existence of the business entity and its status.)
  • Long Form Certificate of Existence: $20.00 (Indicates the existence of the business entity, its status, a list of filed documents which include: articles, amendments, conversions, domestications, and mergers.)
  • Certificate of Fact: $12.00
  • Certificate of Status: $12.00 (This certificate is for expired entity’s only)
  • Certified copies: $12.00 for the certified page plus $0.30 cents per copied page. 
  • Expedited Fee: An additional $75 per document (Processing time is up to 2 business days).