Check processing times for BC Registries and Online Services

Last updated on October 2, 2024

Request priority service ($100 fee + filing fee) if you need to have a service completed in 1 to 2 business days.

Updated October 01, 2024 


Please note, these processing times are the estimated wait time when submitting a new request. Wait times are approximate and subject to change.   Processing times are updated weekly. 

Incorporated companies

Extraprovincial registration for limited liability companies (LLCs) 27 business days
Extraprovincial change of name 26 business days
Extraprovincial amalgamation 30 business days
Application to continue out of B.C. 15 business days
Dissolution 29 business days
Restoration 35 business days
Limited partnership application 0 business days
Limited liability partnership application   0 business days

Cooperative associations

Amendment, resolution  0 business days
Restoration 0 business days

Societies

Correction 0 business days
Restoration 0 business days

Sole proprietorships and general partnerships

Corrections 0 business days

Manufactured Homes Registry

Registration or change 64 business days

Personal Property Registry

Registrations or change 9 business days

Search requests

Request for business or organization records 3 business days
Request for Certificate of Status 1 business days
Request for Letter Under Seal or Certificate of Good Standing 1 business days

Name requests    For the most accurate waiting time, please go directly to Name Request

Review and approval 5 business days

Ask for help

Contact the BC Registries helpdesk for help Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The registry does not provide business or legal advice.

Email: BCRegistries@gov.bc.ca
Toll free: 1-877-526-1526
Victoria: 250 387-7848

Support and services

For additional support with BC Registries filings, visit a Service BC location or call 1-877-370-1033 or visit Support with BC Registries filings for your service options. Please note that Service BC does not provide legal or financial advice.

Explore business resources and support services from the Small Business Branch or Small Business BC.