The North Carolina Application for Certificate of Authority is an application used by businesses to obtain permission to conduct business in the state of North Carolina. The application allows businesses to operate in North Carolina by registering with the North Carolina Secretary of State and providing the necessary information such as the company's name, type of business, address, and business purpose. Depending on the type of business, there are three different types of North Carolina Application For Certificate of Authority: Domestic Stock Corporation Application, Domestic Limited Liability Company Application, and Domestic Non-Stock Corporation Application. The application must be filled out with accurate and complete information, signed, and submitted to the Secretary of State with the necessary fees. Upon approval, the business will receive a Certificate of Authority, which will allow them to legally operate in the state of North Carolina.