JASON KANDER
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF MISSOURI
CORPORATIONS
(573) 751-4153
J
AMES C. KIRKPATRICK
STATE INFORMATION CENTER
(573) 751-4936
James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
TO DO BUSINESS IN MISSOURI
A foreign corporation may not transact business in Missouri until it obtains a certificate of authority. Before
applying for a certificate to do business in Missouri, you may wish to review Section 351.572. RSMo, avail-
able online at www.sos.mo.gov/business/corporations/statutes.asp. Section 351.572 RSMo describes activities
that are not considered transacting business within the meaning of this statute and its requirement. If you are
exempt, you may still be responsible for filings with other agencies.
Enclosed are forms to be used to apply for a certificate of authority. In completing the form, the following
will assist you:
1. You must use the forms provided by the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office, as required by law.
2. Forms must be accompanied by a current (dated within 60 days) “Certificate of Good Standing/Existence”
from the parent state. This must be an original with original seals and signatures. This certificate can be
obtained from the parent state’s Secretary of State or authority which issues corporate charters; normally a
fee is charged by the parent state for issuing this certificate.
3. The filing fee for a certificate of authority is $155. (Checks should be made payable to Director of
Revenue.)
4. By law, the corporation must list a registered agent and the agent’s address in Missouri. The registered
agent may be an individual or a corporation registered in Missouri. A corporation may not serve as its own
registered agent.
5. The necessary documents should be sent to Secretary of State, Corporations Division, P.O. Box 778,
Jefferson City, MO 65102. For express mailings which require a street address, use 600 West Main,
Jefferson City, MO 65101.
If you have any questions, please contact us toll-free at (866) 223-6535.
Best Regards,
Jason Kander
Secretary of State
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