FILING THE ARTICLES – ONE ORIGINAL REQUIRED – AND PAYING THE FEE
Send an additional original if you want a filed copy returned to you
Registration fee:
$50
$15 per certified copy:
+ ______
Total Fee:
= ______
Make your checks payable to West Virginia Secretary of State.
TEXT ALERTS: Stay up-to-date regarding filing deadlines and changes to business, charity, notary, private
investigation, and security guard laws. To sign up, go to
and click on the Business and Licensing
category link. On the Business and Licensing page, scroll down and click on the
Click Here To Sign Up For Text Alerts
From The West Virginia Secretary Of State’s Office
link. Next, under the heading, “Choose SMS Subscription,” click the
down arrow and select “Business and Licensing.” Then enter your ten-digit mobile phone number and your cellular carrier.
Click Subscribe. This will allow you to get important information delivered right to your mobile phone. Please note,
standard text messaging rates apply and you may unsubscribe at any time.
CHARITABLE REGISTRATION: if your company receives contributions, donations or grants, registration as a
charitable organization may be required. Contact our office for more information or visit our website at .
DISSOLUTION: An association is a legal entity which can only be dissolved through formal action – not by a letter or
phone call. You remain liable for all taxes, assessments, fines, penalties and interest until you receive a certificate of
dissolution from the Secretary of State. Contact us for more information.
Form VA-1
Issued by the Office of the Secretary of State
Revised 4/13