Connecticut lesson 3 of 6
File the Certificate of Organization
The document that creates a Connecticut LLC is the Certificate of Organization, filed with the Secretary of the State's Business Services Division for a $120 fee.
What the form asks for
The Certificate of Organization covers the LLC's name, the address of its principal office, the name and address of its registered agent along with the agent's acceptance, whether the LLC will be managed by members or by managers, and the name and address of at least one authorized person signing the filing.
- A separate email address for annual reminders and correspondence can be listed on your Business.CT.gov account
- Members are not required to be listed by name on the Certificate itself
- The person who signs and submits the filing does not need to be an owner
Fee and filing route
The standard filing fee is $120. Nearly all filings now go through a Business.CT.gov account, which is faster and lets you track past filings and reminders in one place. Paper filing by mail to Hartford is still accepted, and expedited service is available for an additional fee if you need faster turnaround than the standard processing window.
After approval
Keep the filed Certificate of Organization and your Business.CT.gov account details on hand, since Department of Revenue Services registration and your bank will both reference the LLC's legal name and formation date. Connecticut does not require an operating agreement to be filed with the state, but adopting one internally is what actually sets out ownership, voting, and distributions instead of falling back on the default rules in Connecticut's Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.
Key takeaways
- The Certificate of Organization costs $120, filed with the Secretary of the State's Business Services Division.
- Filing through a Business.CT.gov account is the standard route and captures the registered agent's acceptance.
- An operating agreement is not filed with the state but is worth adopting internally.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to live in Connecticut to form a Connecticut LLC?
No. There is no residency requirement for members or managers. Only the registered agent, if an individual, must have a Connecticut business address.
Is an operating agreement required in Connecticut?
It is not filed with the Secretary of the State, but it is the internal document that governs ownership, voting, and distributions, and banks commonly ask to see one.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team