Certificate of Incumbency of Delaware company

What is a Certificate of Incumbency?

who currently manages the company and has the right to act on its behalf.
It records the composition of directors, shareholders, officers, and authorized representatives.

This certificate is often requested by banks, notaries, law firms, and partners to verify the legitimacy of individuals who sign documents or manage company assets.

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Main purpose

A certificate of authority serves as proof of corporate legitimacy.
It is required for:

• opening corporate bank accounts;

• confirmation of authority when signing contracts;

• submission of documents to state authorities or courts;

• conducting M&A transactions, investments, or changes of ownership;

• notarization of documents abroad.

In essence, this is “corporate identity document” of the company, valid at the time of issue.

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What the Certificate of Incumbency contains

Depending on the structure of the corporation, the document includes:

• the full legal name of the company;

• date of registration and File Number with the Delaware Division of Corporations;

• names and positions of current directors and officers (President, Secretary, Treasurer, etc.);

• list of shareholders and distribution of shares (if necessary);

• signatures of authorized persons;

• signature and seal of the corporate secretary or registered agent.

Sometimes the document is supplemented with copies of decisions (Minutes or Resolutions) confirming the appointment of the specified persons.

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Who issues the document

The Certificate of Incumbency is not issued by a government agency, but is issued by:

• registered agent of the company in Delaware;

• or corporate secretary on behalf of the board of directors.

Crystal Tax works directly with registered agents and authorized representatives to obtain valid, certified, and apostilled copies of the document.

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Validity and renewal

Although the document itself does not formally have an “expiration date,” in practice, banks and compliance services accept it within 6-12 months from the date of issue.
After that, it must be updated, especially if the company has experienced:

• a change of director or shareholders,

• change of address,

• issuance of new shares,

• change of bank signatories.

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What a Certificate of Incumbency looks like

The document is drawn up on the company's or agent's letterhead and contains the signatures of authorized persons.
Sample — Certificate of Incumbency (Delaware Corporation).

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Where and how to obtain the document

Crystal Tax helps clients obtain:</ p>

• original Certificate of Incumbency Delaware;

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• Certified Copy for banks and notaries;

• Apostille version for use outside the United States;

• an updated document when there is a change in the composition of directors or shareholders.

We work directly with Delaware registrars to ensure fast and legally correct issuance.

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How it is stored and used

The original is usually stored in the company's corporate folder (A certified copy is provided for bank audits, transactions, or legal requests.

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Why it matters

The absence of a current Certificate of Incumbency may result in:

• the bank refusing to open an account,

• inability to certify documents abroad,

• delaying transactions or blocking funds.

A valid certificate confirms that your company is managed transparently and complies with international compliance requirements.

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Obtain a Certificate of Incumbency through Crystal Tax

Crystal Tax provides a full range of corporate support services for companies in Delaware:

• preparation and updating of corporate documents;

• legalization and apostille;

• status and Good Standing verification;

• registration and reporting.

 Contact us to obtain a valid Certificate of Incumbency Delaware and ensure that your business is documented and protected.