Certificate of Authority/Foreign Limited Liability Companies

Form used when a foreign (outside of North Carolina) LLC wishes to register with this state.

Other Information

License Application

Application for Certificate of Authority

Duration of License

Annually or until withdrawn or revoked.

Authority

GS 57D-7-03; GS 57D-2-01; GS 57D-2-02; GS 55B-16

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Stand-Alone License

Fees

Application
$250.00
New License
$250.00
Renewal
$200.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Certificate of Existence or comparable document

Licensing Authority

NC Department of the Secretary of State
Business Registration
 2 South Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601-2903
919-814-5390

https://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration
Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.