Minnesota Secretary of State office — contact, fees, and licensing

The Minnesota Secretary of State's Business Services division registers all entities, processes annual renewals, and maintains public filing records. The First National Bank Building office in St. Paul is the walk-in location; counter visits require an appointment. Online filings carry a flat $20 additional fee compared to mail-in rates.

Office contact

Address	First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201, St. Paul, MN 55101
Business Services phone	(651) 296-2803
Toll-free (Greater MN)	1-877-551-6767
Business Services email	business.services@state.mn.us
Fax	(651) 297-7067
Counter hours (by appointment)	Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone hours	Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Filing portal	mblsportal.sos.mn.gov
Fee schedule	sos.mn.gov — Fee Schedule

Entity formation and filing fees

Minnesota charges $20 more for online filings than mail-in filings across the board. Fees below show both rates. Annual renewals are free for most domestic entities — one of the more business-friendly renewal policies in the country. Verify current amounts at the live fee schedule before filing.

Filing	By mail	Online
Domestic LLC — Articles of Organization	$135	$155
Domestic LLC — Annual Renewal	$0	$0
Domestic Profit Corporation — Articles of Incorporation	$135	$155
Domestic Profit Corporation — Annual Renewal	$0	$0
Domestic Nonprofit Corporation — Articles of Incorporation	$70	$90
Domestic Nonprofit Corporation — Annual Renewal	$0	$0
Domestic LLP — Annual Renewal	$135	$155
Foreign Profit Corporation — Annual Renewal	$115	$135
Name Reservation	$35	$55
Certificate of Good Standing	$5	$15 ($5 + $10 online transaction fee)

Key Minnesota state licensing agencies

Agency	What it covers	Website
Minnesota Department of Revenue	State tax registration, sales and use tax, income tax withholding, business tax accounts	revenue.state.mn.us
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)	Unemployment insurance registration, employer accounts, workforce programs	mn.gov/deed
Minnesota Department of Commerce	Professional licensing — insurance, banking, real estate, financial services; contractor registration	mn.gov/commerce

This guide is informational only and is not affiliated with the Minnesota Secretary of State's office or any state agency listed above. Contact information and fees verified against official Minnesota Secretary of State sources, May 2026.