Georgia offers two business day ($120), same day ($275) and one hour ($1,200) expedited review on top of the filing fee. Online annual registrations need no expedite.
Georgia Secretary of StateGeorgia Secretary of StateGeorgia Secretary of State sources reviewed October 30, 2026 (fee schedule effective September 6, 2025). Confirm current fees with the Corporations Division before filing.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Georgia filings for owners. We are not the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount the state bills, and anyone can file directly on eCorp for no service fee.
- Filed on eCorp, the Georgia SOS portal
- We track your January 1 to April 1 window
- Cited to O.C.G.A. Title 14
- Talk to a filer: (386) 465-3937
The forks in the road.
What to have ready
- Decide how fast you need the certificate
- Add the expedite fee at filing
- Watch your email for the response
Georgia Expedited Filing Fees: $120, $275 or $1,200
Georgia Expedited Filing Fees: $120, $275 or $1,200
Georgia first-year cost
State fee (at cost)
$110
Our service fee
$149
Add-ons and notice
$0
Total before shipping
$259
Next spring, budget $60 for the annual registration (January 1 to April 1).
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Georgia law and SOS rules behind this.
| Topic | Georgia rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | $120 two business days, $275 same day by noon, $1,200 one hour. | Georgia Secretary of State |
| Standard | 5 to 10 business days online, about 15 for paper. | Georgia Secretary of State |
Related Georgia reading.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Georgia filings for owners. We are not the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount the state bills, and anyone can file directly on eCorp for no service fee.
What Georgia owners ask us
No. It guarantees a response (filed or rejected) in that window.
Georgia Secretary of StateYes. You can file directly with the Georgia Corporations Division online for the state fee alone. Our service fee is separate and optional.
Georgia Secretary of State