The Iowa Application for Certificate of Authority [499.54] [490.1503] is a form required by the Iowa Secretary of State for businesses wishing to incorporate in the state of Iowa. The form must be completed and submitted with the applicable filing fee in order for the business to be legally recognized in Iowa. It is typically used by businesses that are formed outside of Iowa, and are looking to expand their operations to the state of Iowa. There are three types of Iowa Application for Certificate of Authority [499.54] [490.1503]: • DomestiEntityit— - For businesses that were created in Iowa, and are now seeking to become a domestic entity in Iowa. • ForeigEntityit— - For businesses that are formed outside of Iowa, and are now seeking to become a foreign entity in Iowa. • Registration of Assumed Nam— - For businesses that are already registered in the state of Iowa, and are now seeking to register an assumed name for the business in Iowa.