The Articles of Organization filing fee is $100, payable by check or money order or on the Secretary of State website.
Official sourceWhat does Oklahoma charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State by mail, in person or online. The articles name the registered agent and the street address of the registered office in Oklahoma. |
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| Formation charges | $100 for the Articles of Organization. A name can be reserved for 60 days for a $10 fee. |
| Recurring filing | Every LLC files an annual certificate for $25. The fee schedule also lists an annual agent fee of $40 for Oklahoma and foreign LLCs, citing 18 O.S. 2055. |
| First and later due dates | The annual certificate is due each year on the LLC anniversary date, with a 60-day grace period. After 60 days without a certificate the entity becomes inactive and not in good standing. |
| Registered agent and office | Keep a registered agent and a registered office in Oklahoma. The agent can be an individual Oklahoma resident, a domestic or foreign corporation, LLC or limited partnership in good standing, or the LLC itself. The office must be a physical Oklahoma address where the agent can be served during business hours. |
| Taxes and other costs | Changing the registered agent or office costs $25. State tax registration, local licenses and paid agent service are separate. |
When is the Oklahoma LLC annual certificate due?
The annual certificate is due each year on the anniversary date of the LLC, with a 60-day grace period. It confirms the business is active and lists the principal place of business address and an email address. The fee is $25.
Who can be the Oklahoma registered agent?
Keep a registered agent and a registered office in Oklahoma. The agent can be an individual Oklahoma resident, a domestic or foreign corporation, LLC or limited partnership in good standing, or the LLC itself. The office must be a physical Oklahoma address where the agent can be served during normal business hours.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted formation documents and your operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and check Oklahoma tax registration and local licenses for the business activity.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the Oklahoma formation fee?
The fee schedule lists a $40 annual agent fee for Oklahoma and foreign LLCs under 18 O.S. 2055 in addition to the $25 annual certificate. Changing the registered agent or office costs $25. State tax registration, local licenses and paid agent service are separate.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Articles of Organization form FM0074 - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Secretary of State fee schedule - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Secretary of State business entity FAQ - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Oklahoma?
The Articles of Organization filing fee is $100.
How much is the Oklahoma LLC annual certificate?
$25, due each year on the anniversary date of the LLC.
Is there an Oklahoma annual agent fee for LLCs?
The Secretary of State fee schedule lists an annual agent fee of $40 for Oklahoma and foreign LLCs.
Can an Oklahoma LLC be its own registered agent?
Yes. The registered agent can be the LLC itself, an Oklahoma resident individual or a qualifying entity.
What if an Oklahoma LLC is late with its annual certificate?
There is a 60-day grace period. After that the entity becomes inactive and not in good standing until it reinstates.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.