Expedited filing
Delaware Division of Corporations service tiers that prioritize certificate processing.
Definition
Delaware offers expedited filing service for additional fees: 1-hour service ($1,000), 2-hour ($500), same-day ($100), 24-hour ($50). Standard processing takes 2-3 weeks without expedited service.
Context
Most formation services pay the $50 24-hour expedited fee by default. This is included in the $297 Delewarellc bundle for the Certificate of Formation.
Example
A founder needs to launch a Stripe account by end of week. The 24-hour expedited filing gets the Certificate filed and returned in 1-2 business days, accelerating downstream banking and EIN application.
Common pitfalls
- 1-hour and 2-hour service is rarely worth the cost for new formations.
- Expedited service is per-filing; Amendment and Cancellation each have separate expedited fees if needed.