Wyoming Foreign qualification

$150

$150

 Filing fee of $150.00. Make check or money order payable to Wyoming Secretary of State.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Application for certificate of authority with an original authenticated certificate of existence or good standing dated no more than 60 days before filing.

Application for certificate of authority with an original authenticated certificate of existence or good standing dated no more than 60 days before filing.

A foreign entity may apply for a certificate to transact business in the state by delivering an application for certificate of authority to the Secretary of State for filing. The application must be accompanied by an original certificate of existence/good standing, dated not more than sixty (60) days prior to filing in Wyoming, authenticated by the Secretary of State or official having custody of corporate records in the state or county of formation.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Unauthorized business incurs a $5,000 penalty, fees and license taxes, 18% interest for the years or portions of years without authority, and reasonable audit expenses and attorney fees.

Unauthorized business incurs a $5,000 penalty, fees and license taxes, 18% interest for the years or portions of years without authority, and reasonable audit expenses and attorney fees.

Yes, any business entity doing business in Wyoming without authority will be liable for a penalty in the amount of $5,000, fees and license taxes, plus interest of eighteen percent (18%) for the years or parts thereof during which it transacted business in this state without a certificate of authority, along with reasonable audit expenses and reasonable attorney fees.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Mailed applications are reviewed in order received; maximum processing time is 15 business days.

Mailed applications are reviewed in order received; maximum processing time is 15 business days.

Some domestic business entity types can file online. When filed online, the business entity is active immediately. Out-of-state entities filing a Certificate of Authority, Articles of Continuance or Articles of Domestication are required to submit their application and appropriate filing fee through the mail. Documents received through the mail are reviewed in the order they are received with a maximum processing time of fifteen (15) business days.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Obtain a certificate of authority before transacting business in Wyoming.

Obtain a certificate of authority before transacting business in Wyoming.

Should I Apply for a Certificate of Authority? A foreign entity may not transact business in Wyoming until it obtains a certificate of authority from the Wyoming Secretary of State.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Application for certificate of authority with an original authenticated certificate of existence or good standing dated no more than 60 days before filing.

Application for certificate of authority with an original authenticated certificate of existence or good standing dated no more than 60 days before filing.

A foreign entity may apply for a certificate to transact business in the state by delivering an application for certificate of authority to the Secretary of State for filing. The application must be accompanied by an original certificate of existence/good standing, dated not more than sixty (60) days prior to filing in Wyoming, authenticated by the Secretary of State or official having custody of corporate records in the state or county of formation.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Unauthorized business incurs a $5,000 penalty, fees and license taxes, 18% interest for the years or portions of years without authority, and reasonable audit expenses and attorney fees.

Unauthorized business incurs a $5,000 penalty, fees and license taxes, 18% interest for the years or portions of years without authority, and reasonable audit expenses and attorney fees.

Yes, any business entity doing business in Wyoming without authority will be liable for a penalty in the amount of $5,000, fees and license taxes, plus interest of eighteen percent (18%) for the years or parts thereof during which it transacted business in this state without a certificate of authority, along with reasonable audit expenses and reasonable attorney fees.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Mailed applications are reviewed in order received; maximum processing time is 15 business days.

Mailed applications are reviewed in order received; maximum processing time is 15 business days.

Some domestic business entity types can file online. When filed online, the business entity is active immediately. Out-of-state entities filing a Certificate of Authority, Articles of Continuance or Articles of Domestication are required to submit their application and appropriate filing fee through the mail. Documents received through the mail are reviewed in the order they are received with a maximum processing time of fifteen (15) business days.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Obtain a certificate of authority before transacting business in Wyoming.

Obtain a certificate of authority before transacting business in Wyoming.

Should I Apply for a Certificate of Authority? A foreign entity may not transact business in Wyoming until it obtains a certificate of authority from the Wyoming Secretary of State.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

$150

$150

Filing fee of $150.00. Make check or money order payable to Wyoming Secretary of State.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026