Every Colorado LLC is required to file a document called the Periodic Report every year. This annual filing keeps your LLC in Good Standing with the state.
If you fail to file your LLC Periodic Report within 4 months of its due date each year, the state will remove your LLC’s Good Standing status, and mark your LLC as “Delinquent“.
This means the LLC won’t be able to do business in Colorado. And in order to remove the Delinquent status, you’ll need to file a document called a Statement Curing Delinquency.
What is a Delinquent LLC in Colorado?
A Delinquent LLC is a Colorado LLC that failed to file the Colorado Periodic Report within 4 months of the report’s due date.
When is the Colorado LLC Periodic Report due?
The Colorado LLC Periodic Report is due every year, starting the year after your LLC is approved by the Secretary of State.
And your report due date is set during a 5-month window that is based on the LLC Effective Date.
Note: The LLC Effective Date is the date your LLC went into existence. You can think of it as your LLC’s Anniversary Date, and you may also see it called a Formation Date.
For example: If your LLC’s Effective Date was May 2, 2023, then your LLC’s Anniversary Month would be May.
Colorado allows you to file your Periodic Report up to 2 months before the LLC’s Anniversary Month, and 2 months after the Anniversary Month.
This means that each year, you have a total of 5 months to file your Periodic Report online and be considered on-time.
For example: If your LLC’s Anniversary Month is May, then your report can be filed between March 1 and July 31 every year and be considered on-time.
After this 5-month window, you have 60 days to late-file your Periodic Report and pay a $50 late fee. If you miss the late filing window, then your LLC will be marked as “Delinquent”.
For example: If your LLC’s Anniversary Month is May, then your report can be filed between March 1 and July 31 and be considered on-time. And you can late-file your Periodic Report from August 1 to September 30 and pay the $50 late fee.
However, if you don’t file by September 30, your LLC will be marked as “Delinquent”.
How do I cure the Delinquency and bring my LLC “back to life”?
To cure your LLC’s “Delinquent” status, you’ll need to submit a Statement Curing Delinquency with the Colorado Secretary of State.
This document can only be filed online.
How much does it cost to file a Statement Curing Delinquency?
The filing fee for the Statement Curing Delinquency is $100. You can make payment with a debit or credit card.
(Note: You don’t need to pay the annual fee of $25 for every year you didn’t file a Periodic Report. You are only required to pay the $100 filing fee for the Statement Curing Delinquency.)
How to file a Colorado Statement Curing Delinquency
Get Started
- Visit the Colorado Secretary of State: Record Identification Search.
- Type in the first few words of your LLC in the Record ID search box and click “Search“.
- Find your business in the search results and click “ID Number” to the left of your LLC name.
- Click “Confirm” at the bottom of the next screen.
- Then click “Statement Curing Delinquency” from the list of “Documents Available for Filing”.
What if the Statement Curing Delinquency isn’t in my document list?
- If you don’t see any documents listed under “Documents Available for Filing”, then your LLC has a pending filing.
- If you see other documents listed, but not the Statement Curing Delinquency, you may have an LLC with a status that is Dissolved instead of Delinquent.
You can check your LLC’s status by finding your LLC in the Record ID Search and checking the Status column.
- If your LLC is Delinquent, the status column will say “Delinquent“.
- If your LLC is Dissolved, the status column will say “Administratively Dissolved” or “Voluntarily Dissolved“.
If your LLC is Dissolved and you want to bring it back to life, you’ll need to file Articles of Reinstatement instead of a Statement Curing Delinquency. And the Articles of Reinstatement should be listed on the page titled “Documents Available for Filing”.
- For more information on LLC Reinstatements, please see the Colorado Secretary of State’s: Business FAQs – Reinstating a Business
If your LLC status is Delinquent, you don’t have any pending filings, and you still can’t see the “Statement Curing Delinquency” in your document list, we recommend calling the Colorado Secretary of State’s office to find out why your specific filing isn’t showing up. Their phone number is 303-894-2200. And their hours are M-F, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time.
There’s nothing to do on the next page. It just explains your payment options, and reminds you that the information you’re about to enter will be on public records.
Just click “Next” to begin your filing.
Registered Agent
In this section, you’ll make sure your Registered Agent and mailing address are up to date.
You can also change your Registered Agent in this section if you’d like to.
Note: As of 2025, all Colorado Registered Agents must verify that they meet the state’s requirements. If your Registered Agent is an Individual, this is done by entering their Colorado ID card information or requesting a Passcode be mailed to a physical street address in Colorado.
If you hire a Registered Agent Service, you don’t need to do anything extra. The state will verify them automatically.
If your Registered Agent is an Individual (like you, a friend, or a family member)
Select “Individual” and click “Next“.
Then select how you want to verify that the Registered Agent meets the state requirements:
- Use your Colorado driver’s license or ID card, or
- Use a Passcode that will be mailed to a Colorado physical street address.
Note: The Passcode takes 1-2 weeks to arrive by mail. And it must be sent to a physical street address in Colorado. PO Boxes and CMRAs aren’t allowed. And you won’t be able to complete your Statement Curing Delinquency until you get the Passcode.
If you don’t want to wait 1-2 weeks to submit this filing, you can either enter your Colorado ID card information, or hire a Registered Agent Service.
To use a Colorado driver’s license or ID card:
- Select “Colorado driver’s license or ID card number“.
- Enter the card number.
- Enter the last name of the ID card holder exactly as it appears on the card.
- Then click “Next“.
The Secretary of State’s system will automatically compare the ID card number and last name against DMV records. This should only take a few moments, and then you can proceed with your filing.
To use a Passcode:
- Select “Passcode“.
- Enter your Passcode.
- Then click “Next“.
What if I don’t have a Passcode yet?
If you don’t have a Passcode yet:
Scroll down and click “Use the alternative method of verification“.
Enter the Registered Agent’s first and last name.
Then enter their physical street address in Colorado. This address must be in Colorado, and it must be a physical street address. PO Boxes and CMRAs aren’t allowed.
Enter the Registered Agent’s Mailing Address. This address can be a PO Box or CMRA address, but it must be located in Colorado. If the Mailing Address is the same as the street address, check the box labeled “Same as street address above“.
Then click “Next“.
Verify the addresses. If you receive an error, double check the information you submitted for any typos.
Then select the correct addresses and click “Use selected addresses“.
Click “Next“.
You’ll see a message from the state saying the Passcode will be mailed in 1-2 weeks.
Click “Submit” to have the Passcode mailed to your Registered Agent’s physical address in Colorado.
Once you receive the Passcode in the mail, you can finish your Articles of Organization filing.
Important: The Passcode expires 45 days from the date that you request it online. So make sure you submit your Statement Curing Delinquency within 45 days of requesting the Passcode.
Otherwise, you’ll have to start the process over and request another Passcode (which will take another 1-2 weeks to arrive). Alternatively, you can use the Driver’s License verification, or hire a Registered Agent Service.
If your Registered Agent is an Entity (like a Registered Agent Service)
- Select “Entity” and click “Next“.
- Then enter their Entity ID number on the next page.
Tip: If you don’t know the Entity’s ID number, you can search for it using the Colorado Business Entity Search.
For example: If you hired Northwest Registered Agent, enter “Northwest Registered Agent” in the Business Entity Search box and hit Enter on your keyboard. Find Northwest in the search results and copy their ID Number. Go back to the Registered Agent page in your LLC filing and paste the Entity ID number there.
When you’re done, click “Next“.
Entity Name
There’s nothing to do on this page. It’s just confirming your LLC name.
Click “Next“.
Principal Office Address
What is a Principal Office Address?
It’s where the primary business activities take place and/or where your LLC records are kept.
Street Address
Enter your Principal Office Address in the Street Address section.
The Principal Office Address must be a street address. PO Boxes aren’t allowed.
This address can be located in any state, or in any country.
Mailing Address
Your Mailing Address can be the same address as your Principal Office Address, or any other address.
The Mailing Address can be a PO Box. And this address can be located in any state, or any country.
- If your Mailing Address is the same as your Principal Office Address, check the box for “Same as street address“.
- If your Mailing Address is different from your Principal Office Address, enter that address here.
Then click “Next“.
Note: You may see a pop-up asking you to verify the address. The system compares the address you entered to USPS records and may offer you a slightly different address (changing “Road” to “Rd”, for example).
Check whether the suggested address is still correct, then select the address you want to use and click “Use this address” to continue. Then click “Next” again.
Consent
Check “Yes” to confirm that the individual or entity you listed in the Registered Agent section has agreed to be your LLC’s Registered Agent.
Then click “Next“.
Additional Information (optional)
Most people leave this box blank. That said, you can add additional provisions here if your attorney told you to do so.
Do you need to attach additional information?
Most people will select “No” here, and click “Next“.
The exceptions to this are:
- if your attorney told you to attach documents, or
- if your LLC has been Delinquent for 5 years or more.
If your LLC has been Delinquent for less than 5 years, or your attorney didn’t tell you to attach documents, select “No“, and click “Next“.
If your LLC has been Delinquent for 5 years or more, or your attorney told you to attach documents, select “Yes“, and click “Next“.
Attachments (optional)
You’ll only see this section if you clicked “Yes” in the last step, under “Do you need to attach additional information?”
- If your attorney told you to upload documents, click “Add a file” and select the documents they gave you to upload.
- If your Colorado LLC has been delinquent for 5 years or more, you’ll need to click “Add a file” and upload the specific documents listed below.
If your Colorado LLC has been Delinquent for 5 years or more:
As per the Colorado Secretary of State: Business FAQs re: Delinquency, if your LLC has been delinquent for 5 years or more, along with the Statement Curing Delinquency filing, you must also include:
- an Affidavit attesting that you have authority to file this Statement, and
- a copy of your Government-issued Photo ID.
The state doesn’t provide an Affidavit, but here is one you can use:
- Affidavit of Authority to Submit Statement Curing Delinquency (Google Docs)
- Affidavit of Authority to Submit Statement Curing Delinquency (Word)
Instructions: Replace the bold text with your information.
And don’t worry. The Affidavit and Government-issued Photo ID won’t be viewable on public records.
Review by Secretary of State before submission
If you’d like the state to review your affidavit before you submit it, you can:
- Convert your completed Affidavit into a PDF document
- Save a digital copy of your ID (ex: JPG, PNG, or PDF)
- Email both documents to BusinessAffidavitReview@Coloradosos.gov
- Their office will review the documents (for free)
- Then they’ll email you back letting you know if it’s good to send (or if there are any issues).
Once you’ve uploaded your document(s), click “Next“.
Delayed Effective Date
Important: Filing a Statement Curing Delinquency (SCD) will change your LLC’s Anniversary Month. Your LLC’s new Anniversary Month will be the month your SCD is filed. This means that the due date for your future Periodic Reports will be based on the month your SCD is filed.
For example: If you filed your Statement Curing Delinquency on April 5, 2024, then your LLC’s new Anniversary Month will be April. And your new “filing window” to file your Periodic Report and be considered on-time will be between February 1 and June 30.
This is nothing to worry about. It’s just important to know that the date has changed so you can update your calendar for next year’s Periodic Report filing.
Do you want this filing to take effect immediately?
- If you’d like your Delinquency to be cured when the state approves your filing, click “Yes“.
- If you’d like your Delinquency to be cured on a future date, click “No“. Then enter your desired date and time.
Note: You can delay the effective date of your LLC for up to 90 days if you want. However, you can’t back-date the filing at all. And we recommend leaving the time field blank, which will make your filing take effect at 11:59 PM, Mountain Time.
When you’re finished with this section, click “Next“.
Filer Information
We know the words at the top of the page sound scary, but it’s just stating that the LLC owner knows you’re filing the Statement Curing Delinquency, and that all of the information you entered is true and correct.
Check the box for “I have read and understood the perjury notice above“.
Then enter the name and address of the person who is filing this document. The address can be in any state, or in any country.
Then click “Next“.
Filer Review
The name and address you entered in the last section will be auto-filled on this page.
Click the “Edit” button if you need to make any changes.
When everything looks correct, click “Next“.
Notifications
The state offers optional email and text notifications for due dates and other information about your business. And you can opt into them on this page.
That said, the state considers these messages to be courtesy reminders. Meaning, you’re still responsible for filing your documents on time, even if you don’t receive any notifications from the state.
Note: The information you provide on the state’s email notifications sign-up page won’t be given to third parties or be put on public record.
Do you want to sign up for email notifications?
- If you want to receive email notifications from the state, check “Yes” and enter your email address.
- If you don’t want email notifications from the state, or if you’ve already signed up for their email notifications, check “No“.
Do you want to receive text notifications on your phone?
- If you want to receive text notifications from the state, check “Yes” and enter your cell phone number.
- If you don’t want text notifications from the state, or if you’ve already signed up for their text notifications, check “No“.
When you’re done making your selections, click “Next“.
Review
Review your filing for accuracy and check for any typos.
If you need to make changes, click the “Edit” button for that section.
When everything looks correct, click “Next“.
Payment
- Select “Credit or debit“.
- Enter your billing information.
- Then click “Pay now” and submit your Statement Curing Delinquency along with the $100 filing fee to the state.
If you see Expired/Timed Out error messages:
Don’t file the Statement again unless you check your LLC’s document history. There is a chance your filing still went through.
- Look up your LLC name in the Business Entity Search
- Click “ID number” to the left of your LLC name
- Click “Filing History and Documents“. (If the form was filed correctly, it will appear in the History and Documents list.)
- If you don’t see the form listed, please try your filing again.
Approval
Congratulations! You’ve successfully submitted your Statement Curing Delinquency.
The state reviews documents in the order that they receive them. You’ll receive an email notification when your filing has been approved.
Notifications
If you subscribed to the email or text notifications above, you’ll get email or text reminders when it’s time for your Periodic Reports to be filed online.
You can expect the notification to arrive during your LLC’s Periodic Report Month 1. However, the state considers these notifications to be courtesy reminders, so it’s still your responsibility to file your report even if you don’t receive a reminder.
Or, you can create your own annual reminder using Google Calendar.
How to create a calendar reminder for next year (using Google Calendar)
Follow our video on how to use Google Calendar to create free annual reminders for your LLC Periodic Reports.
Colorado Secretary of State Contact Info
If you have any issues, you can call the Colorado Secretary of State.
Their phone number is 303-894-2200. And their hours are M-F, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time.
Statement Curing Delinquency FAQs
How long is an LLC Delinquent?
Your LLC can stay in Delinquency for an unlimited period of time.
That said, you can return your LLC’s status to Good Standing by filing a Statement Curing Delinquency using the instructions above.
How long do I have to file a Statement Curing Delinquency?
You can file a Statement Curing Delinquency at any time.
However, if you don’t cure your “Delinquent” status within 400 days of going into Delinquency, your LLC name becomes available to be used by other businesses.
What if my LLC’s name was taken during Delinquency?
If your LLC’s name was taken while your LLC was in Delinquency, then you’ll have to choose a new LLC name.
This is because Colorado doesn’t allow 2 businesses in the state to use the same name.
So if another business has taken your old LLC name by the time you go to file a Statement Curing Delinquency, the other business gets to keep your old LLC name.
You can select another name for your entity by filing LLC Articles of Amendment or a Statement of Change.
We recommend reading our Colorado LLC Name guide to make sure your new business name is available.
Do I file a Statement Curing Delinquency if my LLC was Dissolved?
No. If your LLC was Dissolved, you won’t file a Statement Curing Delinquency.
Instead, you’ll file LLC Articles of Reinstatement.
You can find instructions for filing LLC Articles of Reinstatement from the Colorado Secretary of State: Instructions – Articles of Reinstatement
References
Colorado Revised Statutes: Section 7-90-501
Colorado Revised Statutes: Section 7-90-901
Colorado Revised Statutes: Section 7-90-902
Colorado Revised Statutes: Section 7-90-903
Colorado Revised Statutes: Section 7-90-904
Colorado Revised Statutes: Section 7-90-905
Colorado Secretary of State: Business Forms List
Colorado Secretary of State: Business FAQs – Delinquency
Colorado Secretary of State: Business FAQs – Periodic Reports
Colorado Secretary of State: Business FAQs – Reinstating a Business
Colorado Secretary of State: Registered Agent Requirements Effective July 1, 2025
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In the instructions below I can not find the process of – Click on the “Statement Curing Delinquency” link, maybe it has changed since this seems old? Thanks
Here are the instructions:
Open the Record Identification Search
Type in the first few words of your LLC in the Record ID search box
Click “ID number” to the left of your LLC name
Click the “Confirm” button at the bottom
Click on the “Statement Curing Delinquency” link
Make sure your Registered Agent and mailing address are up to date
Fill in the name and address where you would like the document returned to
Click the “Submit” button at the bottom
Make your payment (you will see a confirmation page after it’s processed)
Save a copy by using the print option in your web browser (File > Print)
Hi Kellie, the Colorado Secretary of State did recently make some updates to their Statement Curing Delinquency process and we’ve updated our instructions to walk you through them step-by-step. That said, the original process of getting to the filing hasn’t changed. If you’ve searched for your LLC in the Record ID Search, clicked your LLC’s ID Number in the search results, and then clicked the “Confirm” button at the bottom of the next screen, then you should see a page titled “Documents Available for Filing”. On that page will be a list of links to different LLC filings, including one labeled “Statement Curing Delinquency”.
If you don’t see any documents listed at all, then your LLC has a pending filing. If you see other documents listed, but not the “Statement Curing Delinquency”, you may have an LLC with a status that is Dissolved instead of Delinquent.
You can check your LLC’s status by finding your LLC in the Record ID Search and checking the “Status” column. If your LLC is Delinquent, the status column will say “Delinquent“. If your LLC is Dissolved, the status column will say “Administratively Dissolved” or “Voluntarily Dissolved“.
If your LLC is Dissolved and you want to bring it back to life, you’ll need to file Articles of Reinstatement instead of a Statement Curing Delinquency. And the Articles of Reinstatement should be listed on that page titled “Documents Available for Filing”.
If your LLC status is Delinquent, you don’t have any pending filings, and you still can’t see the “Statement Curing Delinquency” in your document list, we recommend calling the Colorado Secretary of State’s office. They can tell you why your specific filing isn’t showing up. Their phone number is 303-894-2200. And their hours are M-F, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time. Hope that helps!
Hi Matt,
What documents (additional information) should I attach with Statement Curing Delinquency when filling in the form
Hi Zaid, if your LLC has been delinquent for less than 5 years, then there are no additional documents or attachments needed. If your LLC has been delinquent for 5 years or more, you must also include an Affidavit stating that you have authority and a copy of your Government-issued Photo ID. Hope that helps.
What is the specific Affidavit form that needs uploaded and notarized for Curing Delinquency?
*Affidavit attesting that the individual who submitted the Statement Curing Delinquency has the authority of the entity to sign for and act on behalf of the entity.
Hi LS, if the LLC has been delinquent for 5 or more years, along with the Statement Curing Delinquency, you must also include a copy of your Government-issued Photo ID and an Affidavit saying that you have the proper authority. The Colorado Secretary of State doesn’t provide an Affidavit, but we created one can use. Please see above on the page to download it. We just added it today. Hope that helps :)
What if I never cure my delinquent business?
Can I start a new one?
Yes, you can start a new LLC.
I realize that only an attorney can represent the interests of an LLC in a court of law. However, I am unsure about whether an LLC that is DELINQUENT can even appear in court at all. ??
I’m not 100% sure on this, as it varies by state law. I recommend checking with a local attorney. Thank you for your understanding.
I never received notification for my periodic reports to be filed. LegalZoom file the paperwork for me to start my LLC . I do not have a registered agent . The registered agent that’s listed on my paperwork it’s not real again LegalZoom did the paperwork for me . This is why I am delinquent. My question is what is in a periodic report? What does a periodic report looks like? And why it needs to be done?
I just filed my “Statement Curing Delinquency” document. Do I still need to file a “Periodic Report” or does the “Statement Curing Delinquency” count as the periodic report?
Hi Joanna, no, you don’t need to file a Periodic Report. Once a Colorado LLC becomes delinquent, it can no longer file a Periodic Report. You just need to file the Statement Curing Delinquency. Once the Statement Curing Delinquency is filed, your LLC goes back into Good Standing. Also, your LLC’s “Periodic Month” resets to the month the Statement Curing Delinquency was effective/approved.
For example, if the state processed your Statement Curing Delinquency in February 2021, February is now your LLC’s “Periodic Month”. So you’ll file your next Colorado LLC Periodic Report in 2022. You have a 5-month window to file: 2 months before, the Period Month itself, and two months after. So you can file the LLC’s 2022 Periodic Report anytime between December 2021 and April 2022. Hope that helps!
Thank you so much for your quick response. I have another question, I want to other businesses but I am not sure if I need to do a LLC or DBA. What are your suggestions?
This is after I clear up my delinquency from my LLC in Colorado.
You’re welcome Karen :) I know you found this article already, but I’m linking it here for future readers: LLC vs DBA.
I need help I didn’t know I have to file a periodically report for my LLC. Can I give the the fee waived? And what do I need to do to keep my LLC in good standing?
Hi Karen, unfortunately, not knowing the law does not make us exempt from the law, so you’ll still have to pay the fee to cure your Colorado LLC’s delinquency. Going forward, to keep your Colorado LLC in good standing, file a Periodic Report and file your taxes. Hope that helps :)
Is there any penalty or limitation imposed on a delinquent LLC (since 2010) doing business before state agencies such as representing firms before the Colo. Department of Labor? Mike Kiley, PhD, MPH, President, Colo. Alpine Advanced Trauma Care Project, Inc.
Hi Mike, to be honest, I’m not 100% sure on this. I recommend speaking with an attorney or two. Check out Avvo. Apologies I couldn’t be more specific.