Section II
Overview of Filing for a Professional Business Entity

For more detailed information, please read sections III through IX as appropriate for your business entity.

1. Submit appropriate corporate formation documents to the New York State Education Department.
2. Receive Certificate of Authority from the New York State Education Department.
3. File New York State Education Department Certificate of Authority along with all corporate formation documents with the Department of State.
4. Request a certified copy of the filing from the Department of State and pay the fee required by the Department of State.
5. Submit the certified copy of the filing from the Department of State to the New York State Education Department. Note for Professional Corporations only: A $20 filing fee must be submitted along with the certified copy of the filing from the Department of State.