Online Registration Instructions

The Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code has launched Phase One of a new business registration system. Currently, there are two different processes for filing, pending the launch of Phase Two.

To file new entity registrations, name reservations, annual reports (renewals), amendments, or to purchase a Certificate of Existence, click here.
To file any other filing type not covered above (conversions, domestications, withdrawals, mergers, reinstatements, resignations, Registered Agent resignations, ordering certified copies, etc.), click here.
- Note: These functions will be available in the new system once Phase Two launches.

To file new entity registrations, name reservations, annual reports (renewals), amendments, or to purchase a Certificate of Existence:

Apply Online

Step 1

You will need a UtahID account to access the new business registration system.

If you do not have a UtahID account, click here to create one or review our tutorial below.
If you already have a UtahID, you will need to link it to the account you will create in the new business registration system.

Step 2

Learn about the Filing Authority security feature before accessing the new system by clicking "How to Request Filing Authority for Active Entities" below.

It is imperative that you understand this feature before attempting to submit a filing.

Step 3

Click here to access the new business registration system to begin or manage a business filing.

Utilize the tutorials below for assistance in navigating the system.

Business Registration System

For instructions on how to set up a UtahID, click here

After creating a UtahID, you must create a new account with the Utah Division of Corporations' business registration platform.

Click "How to Create an Account" below to learn how to create an account with the business registration platform.

After completing Step 1 (Creating a UtahID) and Step 2 (Understanding Filing Authority), you are ready to log in to the new system!

Click here to access the new business registration system to begin or manage a business filing.

The navigation menu at the top left of the business registration system features several tabs:

My Profile
- The "My Profile" tab offers links to update your profile and contact information, access in-progress filings, and navigate to the dashboard, which appears immediately after login. This allows for easy management of unfinished business filings.
Manage Entities & Authority
- This tab allows users to manage and access filing authority for business entities, view entities they have authority over, request authority for businesses, invite other users, and search for authorized active users in the system.
Search
- The search tab offers two searches:
  - Business Entity Search for checking our business registration database, including all entities and name reservations.
  - Name availability search to check if a business name is available in Utah.
File on an Existing Business
- Currently, this tab is for filing an amendment only. When Phase Two launches, additional filings such as mergers, domestications, and conversions will be available.
Annual Reports (Renewals)
- The annual report can be filed with or without changes.
Formations & Registrations
- This tab is used for all initial filings in our office, including formation filings and registrations for corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, DBAs, and commercial registered agents.
Name Reservations/Registrations
- This tab enables users to reserve a business name before registering their entity online. Some users do this early in the process to secure their desired business name.

Click here to access the new business registration system.
Login to the system using your UtahID Account.
From the menu on the left, select "Formations & Registrations" and choose the entity type (Domestic, Foreign, DBA, etc.).
Select the business entity type (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc.).
Follow the filing process, providing required information such as business classification, name availability, filing details, registered agent and principal information, supporting documents, and signatures.
Check name availability and use a previously reserved name if applicable.
Fill out the filing details, including a purpose statement for certain entities, such as corporations.
Set an effective date if you’d like the filing to take effect in the future. Otherwise, leave this section blank.
Enter the principal office address. This must be a physical address (no PO Boxes).
Provide registered agent information by either looking up an existing agent or adding a new one.
Enter principal information, including names, addresses, and titles.
Upload any additional documents required by statute.
Complete the signature section, certifying the filing's accuracy and adding electronic signatures.
Users may request a certificate of existence or certified copy for an additional fee prior to submitting the filing. This is optional.
Review the filing, correct any errors, and proceed to check out for payment.
After payment, you'll receive confirmation and email notification once the filing is accepted and completed.

This information applies to all entities except DBAs.

Name Reservations are not business registrations. They simply reserve a business name for a period of 120 days.

It is not required to file a Name Reservation prior to filing your business entity. If your formation documents are ready to file, simply file them by following the instructions on How to File a Formation/Registration above. Do not file a Name Reservation prior to or in conjunction with the business entity filing.

IMPORTANT:

For new entities created after September 16, 2024, this security feature was automatically activated and the email account used to register the entity is the default administrator. The administrator can grant user privileges to others within the organization.

For entities that existed prior to September 16, 2024, the "Filing Authority" is a security feature that is optional. This security feature does not have to be activated to make changes or file documents for an entity. To activate this optional security feature and become the administrator of the entity, follow these steps:

Log into your account and go to "Manage Entities & Authority", then click "Request Authority".
Enter the name of the entity and click "Search". Find the entity on the list, click "Select", and then click "Next".
Next, click on "Print Affidavit". A PDF will download. Print the downloaded PDF and contact a notary public to verify your identity and notarize the document.
Email the complete and notarized PDF to corpucc@utah.gov.
The Division will review the request and, if approved, you will receive an email with an authorization code.
Go back to your account and select "Manage Entities & Authority", then click “Enter Authorization Code” to input the received code.
You are now the default administrator with the security feature activated.

If you are not the administrator and you'd like to request filing authority from the administrator, follow these steps:

Log into your account and click on “Manage Entities & Authority”, then click “Request Authority” from the menu.
Search for and select the entity you want access to by name, number, or registered agent, then click "Search".
Choose the privileges you want for this entity, including editing and inviting users, filing, and viewing the dashboard.
Click “Send Request” to submit your request for authority. Once approved, you'll have the selected privileges.
Check your filing authority status by going back to "Manage Entities & Authority" and selecting "My Requests & Invitations."

These instructions presently apply to all entity renewals except DBAs.

Click here to access the new business registration system.
Login to the system using your UtahID Account.
Once logged in, click "Annual Report/Renewal" located on the left of your Dashboard and select the appropriate filing option.
Enter the name or entity number into the correct field and click "Search".
Select the bubble next to the entity you are filing on and then click "Select", then click "Next".
Continue following online steps as directed.

Click here to access the new business registration system.
Click on the button to log in with a UtahID Account.
- If you do not have a Utah ID account, please create one using the instructions above.
- After creating an account, you will need to return to businessregistration.utah.gov
Once you successfully log in, you will be taken to your Dashboard.
From the dashboard, click "File On An Existing Business"
Enter the name or entity number into the appropriate field and click "Filter"
Select the bubble next to the entity you are filing on and then click "Select Entity"
At the bottom, select filing type from the drop-down list.
From there, continue following online steps as directed.

To purchase a Certificates of Existence, follow these instructions:

Click here to access the new business registration system.
Login to the system using your UtahID Account.
Once logged in, click "Copies and Certificates" located on the left of your Dashboard.
Form there, follow the online steps as directed.

To authenticate a Certificate of Existence, go to the new business registration system, and click "Authenticate a Certificate" under Additional Options.

To file any other filing type not covered above (conversions, domestications, withdrawals, mergers, reinstatements, resignations, Registered Agent resignations, ordering certified copies, etc.):

Step 1

Select the entity type from the List of Entities below.

Step 2

When redirected to the new webpage, scroll down the page and select the appropriate form located in one of the blue boxes. After filling out the PDF, save a copy (or print the form to PDF depending on your system).

Step 3

In the same blue box containing the form you filled out, click on Go to Digital Marketplace. Once in Digital Marketplace, fill out the required information, upload the completed form, and continue to payment.