G.S. 55D-11 offers 24-hour review for $100 and same-day review for $200 when received by noon, on top of the filing fee.
North Carolina General StatutesNC Department of the Secretary of State fee schedule and the North Carolina General Statutes reviewed October 30, 2026. Confirm current fees with the Business Registration Division before filing.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits North Carolina filings for owners. We are not the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state and county charge passes through at the exact amount billed, and anyone can file directly with the Business Registration Division for no service fee.
- Filed online with the NC Secretary of State
- We track your April 15 annual report
- Cited to NC General Statutes 57D and 55
- Talk to a filer: (386) 465-3937
The forks in the road.
What to have ready
- Decide the deadline
- Add the expedite at checkout
- We submit before noon
North Carolina Expedited Filing: $100 or $200
North Carolina Expedited Filing: $100 or $200
North Carolina first-year cost
State fees (at cost)
$125
Our service fee
$149
Add-ons
$0
Total before shipping
$274
Budget $200 (plus $3 online) for the first LLC annual report, due April 15 of the year after you form.
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North Carolina law and SOS rules behind this.
| Topic | North Carolina rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | $200 same day if received by 12 noon; $100 within 24 hours. | North Carolina General Statutes |
Related North Carolina reading.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits North Carolina filings for owners. We are not the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state and county charge passes through at the exact amount billed, and anyone can file directly with the Business Registration Division for no service fee.
What North Carolina owners ask us
Online reports are usually processed quickly without it.
NC Department of the Secretary of StateYes. You can file directly with the NC Business Registration Division for the state fee alone. Our service fee is separate and optional.
NC Department of the Secretary of State