Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)

A Limited Liability Decentralized Autonomous Organization (LLD or DAO), is a concept that refers to an organization that operates through smart contracts and blockchain technology, without the need for a centralized authority or intermediaries. It is designed to be autonomous, transparent, and governed by the consensus of its participants.

In a traditional organization, decisions are typically made by a central governing body, such as a board of directors or a group of managers. In contrast, a DAO operates based on predefined rules and algorithms encoded in smart contracts, which are self-executing agreements with the terms of the agreement directly written into code.

You are always encouraged to consult an attorney to ensure appropriate consideration of all the legal implications of your choice of entity and filing. We stress that this filing website is not intended to substitute nor replace the advice of legal counsel.

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Register a DAO

File a DAO Renewal

File an DAO Amendment

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Register a Decentralized Autonomous Organization

You may register a Decentralized Autonomous Organization by:

- Using our PDF application , OR
- Drafting your own formation documents.
  - Please include your data audit report with your application of registration.

To deliver the application or formation documents along with payment to our office, you may use one of the following options:

- Use our online Shopping Cart here
- By Fax
  - (801) 530-6438
    - Please use our fax cover letter
- Drop it off in person, OR
- Send it via USPS mail (make checks payable to the State of Utah).
  - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
    160 E. 300 S.
    Box 146705
    Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6705

Note that regular processing times vary based on the volume of applications received. Paper documents will be reviewed for compliance with Utah law. For current processing times, please contact our help center or visit the "Processing Times" webpage.

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File a DAO Renewal

You may file your renewal by:

- Using our PDF renewal form , OR
- Drafting your own annual report/renewal documents.

To deliver the annual report/renewal along with payment to our office, you may use one of the following options:

- Use our online Shopping Cart here
- By Fax
  - (801) 530-6438
    - Please use our fax cover letter
- Drop it off in person, OR
- Send it via USPS mail (make checks payable to the State of Utah).
  - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
    160 E. 300 S.
    Box 146705
    Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6705

Note that regular processing times vary based on the volume of applications received. Paper documents will be reviewed for compliance with Utah law. For current processing times, please contact our help center or visit the "Processing Times" webpage.

Get Started

File a DAO Amendment

You may file an amendment to your certificate of organization by:

- Using our PDF amendment form , OR
- Drafting your own annual report/renewal documents.

To deliver the annual report/renewal along with payment to our office, you may use one of the following options:

- Use our online Shopping Cart here
- By Fax
  - (801) 530-6438
    - Please use our fax cover letter
- Drop it off in person, OR
- Send it via USPS mail (make checks payable to the State of Utah).
  - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
    160 E. 300 S.
    Box 146705
    Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6705

Note that regular processing times vary based on the volume of applications received. Paper documents will be reviewed for compliance with Utah law. For current processing times, please contact our help center or visit the "Processing Times" webpage.

Get Started

All Other Filing Types

Select the PDF, fill out the form, and save a copy.

To deliver your filing along with payment to our office, you may use one of the following options:

Use our online Shopping Cart here
By fax
- (801) 530-6438
  - Please use our fax cover letter

Drop it off in person, OR
Send it via USPS mail (make checks payable to the State of Utah)
- Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
  160 E. 300 S.
  Box 146705
  Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6705

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

You may register a Decentralized Autonomous Organization by using our pdf application , opens in a new tabor drafting your own formation documents. To deliver the application or formation documents and payment to our office you may drop it off in person, via USPS mail (check made out to the State of Utah), or use our online Shopping Cart , opens in a new tab.

The division processes regular (non-expedited) work in the order it was received, and processing times may vary based upon the volume of items the division receives. Paper documents are reviewed by division staff to ensure compliance with Utah law. For information on the division's current approximate processing times, please contact our help center or check our "Processing Times" webpage.

You may amend a Decentralized Autonomous Organization by completing the Amendment Application , opens in a new tabor using the guide sheet , opens in a new tabto create your own statement of amendment.

You may merge a Decentralized Autonomous Organization by completing a Statement/Articles of Merger , opens in a new tabor creating your own statement of merger.

You may convert a Decentralized Autonomous Organization by completing a Articles/Statement of Conversion , opens in a new tabor creating your own statement of conversion.

Fill out the order form which can be found here
To deliver your filing along with payment to our office, you may use one of the following options:
1. Use our online Shopping Cart here
  - For an additional $75.00 you can have your request expedited and receive it within 2 business days or less here
2. By fax
  1. (801) 530-6438
    - Please use our fax cover letter
  2. Drop it off in person, OR
  3. Send it via USPS mail (make checks payable to the State of Utah)
    - Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
      160 E. 300 S.
      Box 146705
      Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6705

You may find out if the name you want to use for a Decentralized Autonomous Organization is available by doing a Business Name Availability Search , opens in a new tab. You may also contact our office to verify that the name you want to use is available.

You may also conduct a Business Registration Search , opens in a new tabto see if there are other business entities that are already registered that may have a name similar to the name that you wish to use.

Please note that although a name may appear to be available nothing is final until the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code approves the business filing.

Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)

Register a Decentralized Autonomous Organization

File a DAO Renewal

File a DAO Amendment

All Other Filing Types

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)