New Filing Policy

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New Filing Policy 2022

Best Method - Online Filing

Best Method: Online Filing Flows via business.ct.gov

Fastest method, fewer rejections
Expedited service available for extra fee (business filings only) (expedited option appears before payment screen)
PDF attachments may now be attached to all online formations/registrations
UCC transactions are automatically accepted and indexed online instantly
Log-In at business.ct.gov and navigate to the flow you need (Start a business; Manage a Business; UCC Liens)

Paper Filing - Online

Submit Paper Filing via business.ct.gov

Replaces email filing effective 1/10/2022
Submit any business filing as an attachment and pay online (Login, select "Submit paper filing")
Faster than paper, but slower than online filing flows
Best used for filings not available through flows
Expedited service available

Slowest Method - Physical Paper Filing

Slowest Method: Physical Paper Filing (Mail, FedEx, UPS, Hand Delivery)
(Follow Delivery Instructions on Website)

Check/Money Order Only -- No Credit Cards
No expedited service available
Slowest method to process, and slowest method of delivery back to the customer