SUBMITTING A REQUEST
You may request General Information from the Division of Corporations website. All written requests that are submitted to the Division of Corporations for completion must meet the following requirements:
Filing Requests
- All requests must be submitted with a cover memo that has the name and address of the person/firm submitting the request. To ensure your request is processed quickly and efficiently, we strongly recommend utilizing our cover memo. We require a complete mailing address along with a phone number, fax number and/or e-mail address of the contact person is required.
- All documents must be submitted on 8.5" by 11" paper.
- Documents should have margins of 1" on the sides, 2" at the top and 1.5" at the bottom.
- Documents should be typed using black ink. The execution should also be in black ink. The document must be legible.
- Any document that appoints a Registered Agent will not be filed until the Registered Agent agrees to act on behalf of the entity.
- The Division of Corporations uses an electronic imaging system, therefore all documents must be legible. Fax/telecopies are acceptable according to the Delaware Code. You may send your fax to 302/739-3812.
- Payment must be received at the time of filing.
Certification and Copy Requests
- All requests must be submitted with a cover memo that has the name and address of the person/firm submitting the request. To ensure your request is processed quickly and efficiently, we strongly recommend utilizing our cover memo. We require a complete mailing address along with a phone number, fax number and/or e-mail address of the contact person is required.
- Clearly state the type of documents/information you are requesting, including any dates if you are requesting a specific filing.
- Apostille and gold seal requests must state the country in which the document is being prepared for.
- Payment must accompany your request. No request will be processed until full payment is received.
Payments
- CHECK - Checks must be made payable to the "Delaware Secretary of State". The check must be drawn on an U.S. Bank in U.S. funds.
- CREDIT CARD - The Division of Corporations accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards only. It is now required that you supply the card account number, CVV2 (3 or 4 digit security number off the back of the card), name and address of the cardholder and the expiration date.
Mailing Address for Written Requests
- Division of Corporations
John G. Townsend Building
401 Federal Street
Suite 4
Dover, DE 19901
Please be sure to include all filing fees, including expedited service fees (if requested). If you are unsure of the fees please call General Information at 302/739-3073.

