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BUSINESS SERVICES | IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE

Provides a service center for businesses across the state of Iowa. It receives and approves articles of incorporation for Iowa business and nonprofit entities. The division administers Uniform Commercial Code laws and filings related to business formulations and other business regulation, issues notary commissions, and processes thousands of corporate and commercial documents. The Fast Track Filing system allows for 24 hour access to services and filing processes.

Physical Address

Lucas Building, Des Moines, IA 50319

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;

Voice

(515) 281-5204

Main | business services

Fax

(515) 242-5953

Fax | business services fax

Application process

Call or visit the website for more information

Fee

Varies by service, call or visit the website for more information

Required documents

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Eligibility

Open to all Iowa residents

Languages

English

Agency info

IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE

Oversees business filings, notary commissions, the administration of Iowa's election laws and administrative rules, and preserves original documents, such as the Constitution of the State of Iowa and the Acts of the General Assembly.