Check processing times for BC Registries and Online Services

Last updated on November 26, 2025

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

Updated November 25th, 2025 


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) 41 business days
Extraprovincial change of name 16  business days
Extraprovincial amalgamation 38 business days
Application to continue out of B.C. 18 business days
Dissolution 18 business days
Restoration 50 business days
Limited partnership application 42 business days
Limited liability partnership application   42 business days

Cooperative associations

Amendment, resolution  0 business days
Restoration 7 business days

Societies

Correction 7 business days
Restoration 7 business days

Sole proprietorships and general partnerships

Corrections 7 business days

Manufactured Homes Registry

Registration or change 97 business days

Personal Property Registry

Registrations or change 11 business days

Search requests

Request for business or organization records 16 business days
Request for Certificate of Status 16 business days
Request for Letter Under Seal or Certificate of Good Standing 16 business days

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

Review and approval 41 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.

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