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Authentications

Business Registration

Mailed-In Documents

Due to resource issues we are currently on a 3 week turn-around on mailed-in and hand-delivered documents without an appointment. Plan your document needs accordingly.

ReviewGetting Documents To and From Us and Courier Policies before mailing in documents.

Hand-Delivered Documents – By Appointment Only

You may make a morning appointment to receive same-day service. However, these appoints are limited to the times 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and can only be made up to 30 days in advance. You may hand-deliver your documents at any time, but the turn-around is longer.

Due to resource issues we are currently on a 3 week turn-around on mailed-in and hand-delivered documents without an appointment. Plan your document needs accordingly.

The Schedule an Appointment button takes you to an online scheduling portal. The online scheduling process is described in detail at Make an Appointment.

Getting Documents To and From Us

This page lists nine questions and answers that pertain to mailing, courier, and hand-delivery of documents to the North Carolina Secretary of State’s Office.

Figure 31. Authentications Frequently Asked Questions page
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