Reinstatement Process:
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Paper Filing Instructions:
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- Certificate of Clearance
- To request a certificate of clearance by mail, submit forms AD-19 and ROC-1 to the Department of Revenue.
- Reinstatement
- You must submit the following to the Secretary of State to reinstate by paper
- Certificate of Clearance
- Completed Application for Reinstatement SF 4160
- Completed Business Entity Report SF 48725
- Filing Fees (on SF 4160 and SF 48725)
- You must submit the following to the Secretary of State to reinstate by paper
Foreign entities must also include a certificate of existence from their home state
Domestic entities which have been administratively dissolved for more than 5 years must file reinstatement by paper. The request must include a statement explaining reason the entity is requesting reinstatement and the intended future activities of the entity if reinstatement is approved. If you are not listed as a governing person on the entity, you must also include a notarized affidavit stating that permission to reinstate was given by a governing person. The affidavit must be signed by a governing person of the entity or an attorney representing the entity.
Paper Forms
AD-19 Affidavit for Reinstatement of Domestic Corporation (SF 49514)
AD-19 (2) Affidavit for Reinstatement of Foreign Corporation (SF 49707)
ROC-1 Correct/Change of Responsible Officer Information (SF 52039)
Indiana Business Entity Report (SF 48725)