Business Filing
148 West River Street
Providence, RI 02904-2615
Phone: (401) 222-3040
Fax: (401) 222-1309
TTY: 711
Open to the public
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services
Online Filings
Resources
Online:
Visit us at ucc.state.ri.us/Certificates/Certificate_Request.asp.
Payment: Visa, Master Card, or American Express is accepted. Fee: Non-profit entities $7. All other entities $22. Processing Time: Two business days (plus mailing time). When placing your order specify the return of the certificate as mail or pick-up at our Business Filing office.
In Person:
Visit us at our Division of Business Services, Office of the Secretary of State, 148 West River Street, Providence, RI 02904. Your request can be made at the public counter. Payment: Cash or Check made payable to: R.I. Secretary of State. Fee: Non-profit entities $5. All other entities: $20. Payment: Cash or check made payable to: R.I. Secretary of State.
Phone:
Call us at (401) 222-3040. Payment: Cash or check made payable to: R.I. Secretary of State. Fee: Non-profit entities $5. All other entities $20. Processing Time: Two business days. The certificate must be picked up at our office.
Mail:
Address your request to: Division of Business Services, Office of the Secretary of State, 148 West River Street, Providence, RI 02904-2615. Payment: Make your check payable to: R.I. Secretary of State. Fee: Non-profit entities $5. All other entities $20. Processing Time: 5-7 business days (including mailing time). A self-addressed/stamped envelope will help expedite delivery time.