Check processing times for BC Registry Services
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Call the helpdesk: 1-877-526-1526
Request priority service ($100 fee + filing fee) if you need to have a service reviewed sooner. Names and search 5 business days, all other filings 10 business days.
Updated June 19th, 2026
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.
| Extraprovincial registration for limited liability companies (LLCs) | 31 business days |
| Extraprovincial change of name | 3 business days |
| Extraprovincial amalgamation | 34 business days |
| Application to continue out of B.C. | 31 business days |
| Dissolution | 28 business days |
| Restoration | 30 business days |
| Limited partnership application | 11 business days |
| Limited liability partnership application | 11 business days |
| Amendment, resolution | 1 business day |
| Restoration | 1 business day |
| Correction | 1 business day |
| Restoration | 1 business day |
| Corrections | 1 business day |
| Registration or change | 11 business days |
| Registrations or changes8 | 6 business days |
| Request for business or organization records | 7 business days |
| Request for Certificate of Status | 7 business days |
| Request for Letter Under Seal or Certificate of Good Standing | 7 business days |
| Review and approval | 4 business days |
Ask for help
Contact the BC Registries helpdesk for help Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 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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