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Form Corp. 42 - Application For Certificate Of Authority For A Foreign For-Profit Corporation With Instructions

FFICE OF THE

ECRETARY OF

TATE

TATE OF

ISSOURI

EFFERSON

ITY

65101

CORPORATIONS

AT T

LUNT

(866) 223-6535

SECRETARY OF STATE

NONPROFIT CORPORATION

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 355.752

(available online at sos.mo.gov/business/corporations/statutes.asp), which describes certain activities that

are not considered transacting business within the meaning of this statute and its requirements. If you are

exempt, you may still be responsible for filings with other agencies.

Enclosed are forms upon which you may apply for a certificate of authority. In completing the form, the

following will assist you:

1. You must use our forms, as required by law.

2. Forms must be accompanied by a current “Certificate of Good Standing/Existence” (within 60 days)

from the parent state. This must be an original with original seals and signatures. This certificate can

normally be obtained from the parent state’s Secretary of State or authority which issues corporate

charters, for a fee.

3. The fee is $155.00. (The check 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 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, Corporation 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.

Sincerely,

Matt Blunt

Secretary of State

Corporations Division

Ltr. 6A (08/04)

J a m e s C . K i r k pat r i c k S tat e I n f o r m at i o n C e n t e r

600 W. Main Street, Room 322 • Jefferson City 65101

Form Corp. 42 - Application For Certificate Of Authority For A Foreign For-Profit Corporation With Instructions