Michigan Certified Copies

What are certified copies?

Michigan certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division issues certified copies with an endorsement, stamp, or certificate. Certified copies are sometimes required to secure a bank loan, apply for a certificate of authority, and obtain business licenses.

What documents can be certified?

You can typically have most corporate filings certified, including:

• Articles of formation
• Articles of amendment
• Certificate of authority
• Mergers
• Annual filings, such as annual reports
• Fictitious name or DBA registration
• Dissolution and withdrawals

Where can I obtain Michigan certified copies?

Only the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division can issue Michigan certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division

Physical Address:
Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - 1st Floor, 2501 Woodlake Circle
Okemos, MI 48864


Mailing Address:
Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division, PO Box 30054
Lansing, MI 48909

Phone: Business Services: 517-241-6470
Fax: Business Services: 517-241-0538 or MICH-ELF: 517 6

Website: http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-35299_61343_35413---,00.html
Name Search: https://cofs.lara.state.mi.us/SearchApi/Search/Search
Forms: http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-61343_35413_36736---,00.html
Online Filing: https://cofs.lara.state.mi.us/corpweb/LoginSystem/ExternalLogin.aspx
Email: corpsmail@michigan.gov