The annual deadline to renew business entities with the Minnesota Secretary of State is December 31. All corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and assumed-name filings must file an annual renewal each calendar year to remain in good standing. Renewals can be submitted online, by mail, or in person — and the easiest, fastest route is using the official SOS online portal at https://www.sos.mn.gov/business-liens/renewals/.

For most active entities, the filing is free. Dealers who do not renew by December 31st risk having their entity administratively dissolved, which can disrupt licensing, financing, and other business operations. If you need to update your registered agent, business address, or other information, you can make those changes at the same time through the “Amendment/Renewal” process.

The Secretary of State also warns businesses to watch for misleading third-party mail solicitations that offer to handle renewals — for a fee. These solicitations often appear official but are not sent by the state. The SOS does not send renewal notices by postal mail; instead, it issues courtesy reminders only by email. Because most renewals are free when filed directly with the state, dealers should disregard mailers requesting payment and confirm their status using the Business Search tool on the Secretary of State’s website.

Dealers are encouraged to verify their entity information now and file renewals well before December 31 to avoid processing delays or unintended lapses in good standing.