Ohio · Reinstatement
Reinstate an LLC in Ohio
Ohio lets an LLC that has been canceled apply for reinstatement within 2 years 1.
Start my Ohio reinstatementCan you reinstate an LLC in Ohio?
Yes. Ohio cancels an LLC's articles when it fails to keep a statutory agent, or to file a change of the agent's name or address, and does not cure the default after notice. Ohio calls getting the LLC back reinstatement. 1
An Ohio LLC with canceled articles may be reinstated if the application is filed within 2 years of the cancellation. 1
Last checked .What it costs in Ohio
We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.
How reinstatement works in Ohio
Catch up on filings
Ohio's statute asks for the reinstatement application, the required appointment of agent or required statement, and payment of the filing fee. 1
Tax clearance
Ohio's reinstatement statute lists the application, the appointment of agent or statement, and the filing fee. That list names no tax clearance. 1
File the application
Ohio lists form 525A, Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent, for a domestic LLC, with an online filing option through Ohio Business Central. 2
Pay the state fee
The Ohio Secretary of State fee schedule shows $25.00 for the Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent filing for a domestic LLC. 2
Check the name
Ohio reserves a canceled LLC's name for 1 year after cancellation. After that, if a name that is not distinguishable has been filed, reinstatement requires a name change. 3
What reinstatement does
Under Ohio law, once reinstated the LLC's rights and privileges are fully vested in it as if its articles had not been canceled. 3
More details for Ohio
Ohio's reinstatement filing includes the required appointment of agent or the required statement, filed together with the application for reinstatement. 1
RA Inc (RAI) is the registered agent of record for our registered agent service.
What we do for your Ohio filing
For $199 + state fees we confirm what Ohio requires for your company and prepare the filing. You sign, we file. State charges are passed through at cost. You see the amounts before we file. Start your reinstatement.
Reinstate or start a new LLC?
A new LLC is a new company with a new formation date. If a fresh start is cheaper for you, we say so.
In Ohio the window above decides whether reinstatement is still open.
What to have ready
- The company name exactly as registered
- The state of formation
- The last year the company filed a report with the state
Common questions
How long do I have to reinstate an LLC in Ohio?
An Ohio LLC with canceled articles may be reinstated if the application is filed within 2 years of the cancellation. 1
What does Ohio charge to reinstate an LLC?
The Ohio Secretary of State fee schedule shows $25.00 for the Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent filing for a domestic LLC. 2
Does Ohio need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?
Ohio's reinstatement statute lists the application, the appointment of agent or statement, and the filing fee. That list names no tax clearance. 1
Will my LLC keep its name in Ohio?
Ohio reserves a canceled LLC's name for 1 year after cancellation. After that, if a name that is not distinguishable has been filed, reinstatement requires a name change. 3
Does reinstatement in Ohio reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?
Under Ohio law, once reinstated the LLC's rights and privileges are fully vested in it as if its articles had not been canceled. 3
What does Vermilion Vitez charge for an Ohio reinstatement?
$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.
Also in Ohio
Sources 3 links, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Ohio: time limit to apply, what the state calls it, what to file first, tax clearance, registered agent codes.ohio.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Ohio: state fee, the application ohiosos.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Ohio: the LLC's name, what reinstatement does codes.ohio.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
Each source shows the date it was checked. The newest check is Nov 14, 2026.
This page explains Ohio’s rules. It is not legal or tax advice.
Reinstate your Ohio LLC with us
We prepare the reinstatement and the back-year reports, you sign. $199 + state fees.
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