[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [State of Illinois] [Office of the Secretary of State] [Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Reinstatement of [Corporation Name], Corporation Number [corporation number] Dear Secretary of State, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request the reinstatement of [Corporation Name] under the laws of the State of Illinois. Our corporation previously held a valid existence in the state until its dissolution on [date of dissolution] for [reason of dissolution]. The corporation has considered the potential benefits and opportunities associated with reinstatement and has decided to undergo the necessary procedures to restore its good standing. We understand the importance of complying with all statutory requirements to maintain a valid corporate status in the state. To expedite the reinstatement process, we have completed the necessary steps outlined by the State of Illinois. These steps include: 1. Payment of all outstanding fees, penalties, and taxes: We have remitted the full payment of all previously outstanding fees, penalties, and taxes owed to the state along with this letter. Enclosed is a cashier's check or money order drawn on [Bank Name] with check number [check number] in the amount of $[amount]. 2. Properly completed Application for Reinstatement: Enclosed is the correctly filled out and duly signed Application for Reinstatement as required by the Office of the Secretary of State. All the necessary information, including the corporation's name, corporation number, and the period it was dissolved, has been provided accurately. 3. Certificate of Good Standing: On [date], we obtained an up-to-date Certificate of Good Standing from the Illinois Department of Revenue. Please find a copy of the certificate enclosed with this letter as evidence of our compliance with the state's tax obligations. 4. Registered Agent Consent: We have obtained the consent of our registered agent, [Registered Agent Name], to act as the corporation's registered agent once the reinstatement is granted. A signed consent letter from our registered agent is included in this submission. We understand that any required fees associated with the reinstatement process should be covered by the enclosed payment. If there are any additional fees or deficiencies we need to address, kindly inform us in writing, and we will promptly rectify the matter. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or non-compliance caused by our previous dissolution. Our corporation remains committed to conducting business in full compliance with the laws and regulations set forth by the State of Illinois. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We kindly request that you process our reinstatement application as soon as possible. Should you require any further information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone number] or via email at [email address]. We appreciate your prompt attention and cooperation in this process. Yours faithfully, [Your Name] [Title/Position] [Corporation Name] [Corporation Address]