New Hampshire Form 41-CO-OP Certificate of Authority is a document issued by the New Hampshire Secretary of State to authorize a Cooperative (CO-OP) to operate in the State of New Hampshire. It grants the Co-Op the right to transact business, and serve members in New Hampshire. This document is required for any Co-Op created in New Hampshire, and must be filed with the Secretary of State in order for the Co-Op to be recognized as an authorized entity. There are two types of New Hampshire Form 41-CO-OP Certificate of Authority: the Initial Certificate of Authority and the Renewal Certificate of Authority. The Initial Certificate of Authority is used to register a new Co-Op, while the Renewal Certificate of Authority is used to update the Co-Op’s information or to extend its authorization. Both forms require the payment of a filing fee. The information required for both forms includes the Co-Op’s name and address, its purpose, the name and address of its registered agent, and the signatures of its officers.