As COVID-19 (the coronavirus) continues to impact our nation, the operations of many Secretary of State and equivalent offices are being affected in a valued effort to protect the health of their employees and communities. The team at Velawcity Legal Support Services is keeping well-informed on the COVID-19 effects on state filings.
COVID-19 Effects on State Filings
Delaware is currently working pretty much as usual – the routine turnaround time is 2-3 days. And expedite services remain available. Other states, however, are not working quite as smoothly. Below is a list of the current status in various states:
State By State Update:
| State | Update |
| AL | Operating with limited staff |
| AR | No in-person services. A drop box is available. Online services available. |
| AZ SOS | No in-person services. Drop box and courier services available. Expect delays. Online services available. |
| AZ ACC | In-person services limited. Mail, courier services available. Expect delays. Online services available. |
| CA | No in-person services. A drop box is available. Expedited services are delayed. Online services available. |
| CO | No in-person services. A drop box is available. Online service available. |
| CT | Expedited service remains with delays. Online services and email requests available. |
| DE | Services remain stable. 2-3 days for routine. Expedited services remain available and unchanged. General info line closes at 4:30. |
| DC | No in-person services until at least April 27. Business licenses that expire during declared emergency will remain valid and may be renewed up to 45 days after declared emergency. Biennials and trade name renewals may be filed without penalty from April 2 – June 1. Online services available. |
| FL | No in-person services. To get same day service, filings must be received no later than 1 pm. Turnaround time is at least 2 days. Online services available. |
| GA | No in-person services. Online filings only. Expedite service remains with delays. |
| HI | Online services and email requests only. |
| ID | No in-person services. Online and email services available. Expect delays. |
| IL | Online services only. No expedite services. Expect delays. No mail or hard copies will be processed during closure (this means no foreign registrations). |
| IN | Online and email services only. |
| IA | Online service and email requests only. |
| KS | No in-person services. Drop box, mail, email, courier services available. Online services available. Expect delays. |
| KY | Online service and email requests only. |
| LA | No in-person services. Online service and email requests only. |
| ME | No in-person services. Drop box, mail, courier services available. Online service remains. Expedite services have been delayed. |
| MD | No in-person services. Limited hours 9am-1pm. Mail, courier services available. Personal property returns filing date extended to July 15. All expiration and renewal dates are extended 30 days after the date when state of emergency is lifted. Online service available. |
| MA | No In-person services. Reduced staff, increased turnaround times. Online services available; fax filings available. |
| MI | Online service and email requests only. |
| MN | No in-person services. Expedite service is available with delays. Online service available. |
| MS | Online services only. |
| MO | No in-person. Mail and courier available. Online services available. |
| MT | Open with limited staff. Expect delays. |
| NE | Online services only. |
| NV | Entire office will be closed on March 20th and March 27th. |
| NH | In-person available by appointment only. Mail, courier service available. Online services available. |
| NJ | No in-person service. Mail, courier service available. Expedited services are being delayed. Online service available. |
| NM | No same day services. In-person by appointment. Mail, courier service available. Expect delays. Online services available. |
| NY | In-person and fax service suspended. Mail, courier services available. Expedited services are delayed. New York County Clerk is not accepting business certificates at this time. Several counties are closed. SOS in NYC for apostilles is closed. Online services available. |
| NC | No in-person services. Mail, courier services available. Online service available. |
| ND | No in-person services. Agent access, drop box, mail, courier services remain available. Online services available. |
| OH | No in-person services. A drop box is available. Online service available. |
| OK | No in-person services. Mail, courier services available. Online services available. |
| OR | In person available by appointment only – one per day limit. Expect delays. Online services available. |
| PA | No in-person services. A drop box, mail, courier services available. No expedited services. No evidence returned. Online services available. |
| RI | No in-person services. Drop box, courier and mail services available. Online services available |
| SC | No in-person services. Mail, courier services available. Online services available. |
| TN | No in-person services. Drop box, mail and courier services available. Online services available. |
| TX | No in-person services. Drop off services by appointment only. Mail and courier services available. Expect delays. |
| UT | No in-person services. Mail and courier services available. Online service available. |
| VT | No in-person services. Mail and courier services available. Online services available. |
| VA | No in-person services. Expedited services delayed. Online services available. |
| WA | No in-person services. Mail and courier services available. Online services available. |
| WV | No in-person services. Drop box, mail, e-mail and courier services available. Online services available. |
| WI | No in-person services. Drop box, mail, e-mail and courier services available. Online services available. |
| WY | In-person services limited. Drop box, mail, e-mail and courier services available. Online services available. |
Our Commitment to You
Using our nationwide network of trusted filing partners, we will do everything possible to get your filings processed as expeditiously and smoothly as possible. We will continue to update you on COVID-19 effects on state filings.
Update on Velawcity Legal Support Services
As always, our team is working from our home offices and remain dedicated to continuing to provide the highest-quality support as we manage this pandemic together. We will maintain normal business operations throughout these troubled times.
We hope you and your families remain in the best of health and that our nation sees a quick economic recovery. Your continued business is greatly appreciated during this time. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our team.
Written by Denise Annunciata,
President of Velawcity Legal Support Services
