*******IMPORTANT NOTICE*****

The passage and enactment of House Bill 1073, effective August 26, 2001, lifts the 5 year reinstatement period limitation for business entities that have been administratively dissolved. As a result, entities that have been administratively dissolved for more than five years may now be reinstated.

The following steps are required when applying for administrative reinstatement:

  • Complete an application for administrative reinstatement (Form B-08).
  • Complete an Annual Report for each year that is delinquent.
  • Determine if the corporate name is available by conducting a name search on our website or by contacting an Information Specialist at the number listed below.
  • Submit the Reinstatement Application and delinquent Annual Reports, along with the appropriate filing fees (listed below) to the Annual Reports unit of the Corporations Division.

Application for Reinstatement: $100

Annual Report: $25.00 each for the years 1991 forward for Business Corporations
$200.00 each for the years 1991 forward for Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships

All of the required forms may be obtained from our website at www.sosnc.com, by calling 919-807-2225 or toll-free at 1-888-246-7636.You may also email the Division at corpinfo@sosnc.com.

Please mail all documentation and fees to:

Secretary of State
Corporations Division
P.O. Box 29525
Raleigh, NC27262-0525

Our goal is to provide the best customer service in an efficient and expeditious manner.We hope that this new legislation will help us in achieving that goal.

Cheri L. Myers

Director of Corporations