Corporations Want to file hardcopy (instead of online)? Go to: Domestic Non-Profit Articles of Incorporation Processing time for hardcopy (paper) filings: October-February: Expect delays greater than 15 business days. March-September: Standard processing time of 10-15 business days. General Online Filing Instructions WE ONLY ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING FOR ONLINE PAYMENT: CHECK YOUR SYSTEM For online filing to work properly your computer must have JavaScript and cookies enabled in your browser. BE PREPARED Gather all the necessary information before you begin online filing. The system will expect you to move through the online filing process in a smooth and timely manner without interruptions or delays. DURING FILING Do not use the BACK or FORWARD buttons. This will cause you to lose information and you will need to start all over. Move through in a smooth and timely manner. If you take too long, due to interruptions or delays, then you may be timed out and will need to start over. BEFORE PAYMENT Review, check, and re-check your data entry and spelling for accuracy. Note: some special characters or symbols may not be accepted. Do not print the online filing PDF and submit it to this office; it will be denied. Complete the entire online filing and payment process online. PAYMENT We currently only accept Visa and Mastercard. If payment is denied: Check your data entry and spelling; does the information provided correspond with the credit card. Check with your credit card company. AFTER PAYMENT You will receive confirmation when your online filing has successfully completed. Filing will immediately be filed for record and are non-refundable. Filings will post immediately on the web. Filings/certificates are immediately available to print from the web. Do not duplicate the filing or payment by submitting it hardcopy (paper). ONLINE FILINGS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE Corporations Payment and Refund Policy Professional Licensing Payment and Refund Policy Business Licensing Payment and Refund Policy ONLINE FILING MISTAKE? If you discover you made a mistake (such as a spelling error) on your online filing please contact the appropriate program and examiner to determine what filing you will need to submit to statutorily correct the information on record: www.Corporations.Alaska.Gov www.ProfessionalLicensing.Alaska.Gov www.BusinessLicense.Alaska.Gov CHARGED BUT NO FILING? On very rare occasions, when there is an interruption to the internet during an online filing or payment, a charge to the credit card may occur without a filing successfully being filed for record. When this occurs the online filing system will notify you and this office. Check your email and watch your credit card statement for a refund in a few days. PROCEED TO ONLINE FILING