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.
Location
Lucas Building, Des Moines, IA 50319
Voice
Fax
(515) 242-5953
Website
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;
Application process
Call or visit the website for more information
Required documents
Eligibility
Open to all Iowa residents
Fee
Varies by service, call or visit the website for more information
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.