Check processing times for BC Registries and Online Services
Request priority service ($100 fee + filing fee) if you need to have a service completed in 1 to 2 business days.

Updated September 12, 2023
Please note, these processing times are the estimated wait time when submitting a new request. Wait times are approximate and submit to change. Processing times are updated weekly.
Incorporated companies
Extraprovincial registration for limited liability companies (LLCs) |
10 business day |
Extraprovincial change of name |
3 business day |
Extraprovincial amalgamation |
15 business days |
Application to continue out of B.C. |
0 business days |
Dissolution |
2 business days |
Restoration |
32 business days |
Limited partnership application |
4 business days |
Limited liability partnership application |
4 business days |

Cooperative associations
Amendment, resolution |
17 business days |
Restoration |
10 business days |

Societies
Correction |
36 business days |
Restoration |
10 business days |

Sole proprietorships and general partnerships
Corrections |
1-2 business days |

Manufactured homes
Registration or change |
90 business days |

Personal property
Registrations or change |
37 business days |

Search requests
Request for business or organization records |
9 business days |
Request for Certificate of Status |
9 business days |
Request for Letter Under Seal or Certificate of Good Standing |
10 business days |

Name requests Updated : September 12, 2023 – For the most accurate waiting time, please go directly to Name Request
Review and approval |
23 business days |

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