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Check the Status of a Filing or Document Purchase

By clicking a link below, you may leave the Business Hub.

Agency: Department of State

System: Business Filing Services

Before you check the status, review the helpful information and resources below to make sure you're prepared.

1. Help Guides and Resources

   Resource Type	Description
   Step-by-Step Instructions	How to Check the Status of a Recent Transaction in BFS
   Additional Help	FAQ

2. Don't Lose Access to your Documents

   - Filings are typically processed in 1-3 business days.

   Important Notice: Documents in Business Filing Services are only available for 60 days after processing. Documents processed online WILL NOT be mailed or emailed and you will need to purchase another copy if you do not download them within 60 days.

   Use the Business Hub's My Documents to save your documents permanently. The benefits of saving documents in the Business Hub include:

   • Secure cloud storage
   • Free and easily accessible from anywhere
   • Shareable with other authorized users

Ready to Check a Status?

When you're ready, select an option below to start your filing.

New/Amended Business Filing Business Document Purchase UCC Filing UCC Information Request Trademark Filing

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