The Iowa Secretary State’s Office is dedicated to serving Iowans in all 99 counties. From administering safe and secure elections to serving as Iowa’s business portal, the office of the Iowa Secretary of State is guided by three core principles: service, participation, and integrity.
Agricultural reports are filed with the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State. Because each reporting entity is carefully defined by law, it will be necessary for you to refer to the instructions page of the report form or speak with your own legal counsel to determine whether you need to file a report, and if you meet the requirements for any filing exemptions.
Business Entity Forms and Fees
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If your entity is inactive due to failure to file your biennial report, you can apply for reinstatement. You can file online or by paper.
These entities have resources available to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs.
A Certificate of Existence is issued for a domestic entity that is currently in good standing on the records of the Iowa Secretary of State.
Forming a Nonprofit and Nonprofit Resources
Find information about forming a non-profit organization in Iowa.
A mechanic’s lien is a legal tool that ensures payment for contractors, subcontractors, or laborers who have worked on a structure, project, or property. Despite the name, this is not a lien that is placed on vehicles or cars.
Athlete Agent, Condemnation, Credit Services, and Transient Merchant forms.
Service of Process Codes
Learn more about protecting your business from fraud and cyber security risks here!
A trademark is used on manufactured or produced goods. A service mark, on the other hand, is used to identify the services offered by a person. Marks are protected at common law but registration of a mark with the Secretary of State provides added protections. It may also be advantageous for business organizations which have marks not used in interstate commerce, and therefore, do not qualify for registration under federal law.
Filing information and fees related to Uniform Commercial Code filings.