Updated September 7, 2026. Quick answer: In Utah, this document is called a Certificate of Existence (short form and long form), issued by the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, Department of Commerce. $12.00 for the short form and $20.00 for the long form, per the official commerce.utah.gov “Ordering In-House Documents” page fetched and read directly this session.
What it’s called and who issues it
Utah calls this document a Certificate of Existence (short form and long form), issued by the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, Department of Commerce.
The fee
| Standard fee | $12.00 |
| Full fee detail | $12.00 for the short form and $20.00 for the long form, per the official commerce.utah.gov “Ordering In-House Documents” page fetched and read directly this session. |
| Expedited/rush fee | $75.00 additional for expedited processing (up to 2 business days), per the same page. |
| Fee confirmed | $12.00 as read directly from the state’s own site or fee schedule this session. |
How fast you can get it
The short form is available instantly online – the Business Registration System automatically emails the certificate upon payment. The long form requires mail, in-person, or email submission, with standard processing taking 3-10 working days (1-2 days if expedited).
What makes this state different
Utah splits the product into two priced tiers – a cheap $12 instant-online short form versus a $20 long form that requires manual, non-instant processing – rather than a single flat certificate fee.
| Fee/process source | Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, Department of Commerce |
| Agency business-filings site | Utah Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, Department of Commerce business filings |
| Confidence | High |
Every fee on this page was read directly from the state’s own Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) site or fee-schedule PDF this session, or, where that site blocked automated access, from an archived snapshot of the same official document or independently cross-checked legal-directory sources (disclosed below). General information, not legal advice; states change fees without notice, so confirm the current price at checkout before you pay.