Question: Who needs one? Who wants one?
Answer: Anyone who wants to prove ownership or authorizations of their Delaware LLC (or Corporation).
Delaware attracts millions of people to their LLCs. This is the only jurisdiction that allows an owner to remain anonymous. The name and contact information of the owner is never reported to the State of Delaware or made available to the public.
Question: So how do you prove you own an LLC?
Answer: Certificate of Incumbency
Question: Who can produce a Certificate of Incumbency?
Answer: Only the Registered Agent can produce a Certificate of Incumbency.
Question: What does the Registered Agent require in order to produce a Certificate of Incumbency?
Answer: Photo identification (Passport) of all persons to be listed on the Certificate
Completed Order Form provided by the Registered Agent
Most Certificates of Incumbency are one page.
Certificate of Incumbency is prepared by the Registered Agent and is Notarized. It is not filed with the State of Delaware.
Certificate of Incumbency includes a Good Standing Certificate (produced by the State of Delaware).
Average turnaround time is about 24 hours.
Please read our blog on forming an LLC or Corporation in Delaware.