Initial Registration
Firms may elect to become a professional firm under Minn. Stat. Chapter 319B, which entails first steps taken with the Minnesota Secretary of State. Refer to the statute for more information.
If your company elects to become a Professional Firm under Minn. Stat. Chapter 319B, you need to send to the Board office:
1. A completed Firm Registration Application.
B. The application also requires that you list all owners/those with governance authority.
"Governance authority" means the authority and responsibility to:
2. A copy of your Articles of Incorporation (for Minnesota firms) or Certificate of Authority (for non-Minnesota—otherwise known as "foreign"—firms) from the Minnesota Secretary of State website or call 651-296-2803.
3. Include not just the page signed by the Secretary of State but also the page that notes your "Professional Status"/ Minn. Stat. Chapter 319B election.
The Board will issue you a Firm Registration certificate.
Professional Firm Initial Registration Form
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Annual Registration Renewal
Firm registration with the Board expires on December 31 of each year.
To renew your firm’s registration, send to the Board office:
If you have updated your Articles of Incorporation/Certificate of Authority or if your list of owners/those with governance authority has changed, you will also need to submit this updated information with your renewal form. Further instructions are on the renewal application.
Note: You will not receive a new certificate from the Board. Your cashed check is your proof of payment and renewal.
Minn. Stat. Chapter 319B election or has dissolved, please notify the Board in writing.
For other firm registration or renewal questions not answered above, including the status of your registration or renewals, email aelslagid@state.mn.us.
First annual report filing fee - $100
Annual report filing fee - $25
Annual report must be filed on or before January 1st of each year.
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