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California certified copy of formation documents

$49 service + $5 state fee = $54 per document. We order the certified copy from the California Secretary of State and email it to you as a PDF.

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Price
Service
$49
California state fee
$5
Total per document
$54

The California state fee is $5 per document.

What's included
  • We place the order with the California Secretary of State.
  • The California state fee for each document.
  • Delivered as an emailed PDF.
  • Order status online and by email.
Documents

What you can order

A certified copy is a copy of a document on file with the state, such as a Certificate of Formation or Articles of Organization, that the state certifies as a true copy of its record. For California, we order for LLCs, corporations, nonprofit corporations and limited partnerships.

  • Formation document. The document that created the entity, such as a Certificate of Formation or Articles of Organization or Incorporation.
  • Amendment. An amendment filed after formation.
  • Other filed document. Any other document on file with the state; describe it in the "Describe the document" field on the order form.
Delivery

How you receive it

Delivered as an emailed PDF. We email you when it is ready, and you can also download it from your order status page.

Timing

How long it takes

Processing time is set by the California Secretary of State.

FAQ

California certified copy questions

How much is a certified copy in California?
$49 service + $5 state fee = $54 per document. The California state fee is $5 per document.
How long does a California certified copy take?
Processing time is set by the California Secretary of State.
Which documents can I order?
Formation document: The document that created the entity, such as a Certificate of Formation or Articles of Organization or Incorporation. Amendment: An amendment filed after formation. Other filed document: Any other document on file with the state; describe it in the "Describe the document" field on the order form. You can order up to five documents in one order; each is priced separately.
Which entity types can I order for?
We order California certified copies for LLCs, corporations, nonprofit corporations and limited partnerships. General partnerships and LLPs are not available here.
How is it delivered?
Delivered as an emailed PDF.
Do I need to be the owner of the business?
No. Filed documents are public records, so anyone can order a certified copy, and the state does not need a signature or login from you.
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Fee source: California Secretary of State, checked 2026-09-30. Not affiliated with the Texas Secretary of State, the California Secretary of State or any government agency.