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Texas certified copy of formation documents

$49 service + $15 state fee = $64 per document. We order the certified copy from the Texas Secretary of State and email it to you as a PDF.

Service
$49
Texas state fee
$15
Total per document
$64

The Texas state fee is $15 per certificate plus $1 per page. Our price covers the per-page charge for up to 10 pages per document. If a document runs longer, we email you before ordering; there is no extra charge without your OK.

  • We place the order with the Texas Secretary of State.
  • The Texas state fee for each document.
  • Delivered as an emailed PDF.
  • Order status online and by email.

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 Texas, we order for every entity type on file with the state.

  • 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.

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.

How long it takes

The Texas Secretary of State says: "Certificates of Fact and Certified Copies of imaged documents are emailed back within two hours… Copies of documents not imaged can take up to three business days."

Texas Secretary of State

Texas certified copy questions

How much is a certified copy in Texas?
$49 service + $15 state fee = $64 per document. The Texas state fee is $15 per certificate plus $1 per page. Our price covers the per-page charge for up to 10 pages per document. If a document runs longer, we email you before ordering; there is no extra charge without your OK.
How long does a Texas certified copy take?
The Texas Secretary of State says: "Certificates of Fact and Certified Copies of imaged documents are emailed back within two hours… Copies of documents not imaged can take up to three business days."
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 Texas certified copies for every entity type on file with the state.
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: Texas Secretary of State, checked 2026-09-30. Not affiliated with the Texas Secretary of State, the California Secretary of State or any government agency.