An Affidavit of Lost Certificate of Authority is a legal document used to replace a lost, stolen, or destroyed Certificate of Authority. A Certificate of Authority is a document issued by a government agency that grants a business the legal right to do business in a given state. The Affidavit of Lost Certificate of Authority is used to get a new Certificate of Authority from the government agency. There are two types of Affidavit of Lost Certificate of Authority: the Affidavit of Lost Certificate of Authority for a New Business and the Affidavit of Lost Certificate of Authority for an Existing Business. The Affidavit of Lost Certificate of Authority for a New Business must be completed and signed by the business owner or authorized representative, while the Affidavit of Lost Certificate of Authority for an Existing Business must be signed by the business owner or authorized representative and the business's registered agent. Both affidavits must include the name of the business, the date the Certificate of Authority was issued, and the reason for the loss (e.g., theft, destruction, or loss). The Affidavit of Lost Certificate of Authority must also include a sworn statement from the business owner or authorized representative attesting to the accuracy of the information. Finally, the Affidavit of Lost Certificate of Authority must be notarized and submitted to the government agency for processing.