Articles of Organization (for LLCs) or Articles of Incorporation (for corporations) are legal documents that officially register your business with the state. It is filed with the state’s Secretary of State (SOS) to establish your LLC or corporation. You can get the stamped/certified copy online from the SOS website or by request.
This document should include:
Business name and address
State of filing and date of incorporation
A stamp or certified version from the SOS
This document proves your business is legally registered and recognized by the state, which is necessary for things like loans and contracts.