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How to Reinstate a Dissolved LLC in Virginia

Virginia cancels LLCs for failure to pay the annual registration fee to the State Corporation Commission. Virginia uses the term cancellation rather than dissolution — but the reinstatement process is the same concept. ResurrectOS handles the entire filing process — from status verification to Certificate of Good Standing — starting within 48 hours.

$100
State Filing Fee
7 days
Processing Time
No
Tax Clearance Required
$10/yr
Late Penalty Per Year
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Step-by-step process

Virginia LLC Reinstatement: The Exact Steps

Virginia cancels LLCs for failure to pay the annual registration fee to the State Corporation Commission. Virginia uses the term cancellation rather than dissolution — but the reinstatement process is the same concept. The path back requires filing a reinstatement application with the correct state agency and clearing all outstanding fees.

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Your business name is at risk: Once dissolved, your Virginia business name can be claimed by another party. Every day you remain dissolved increases that risk. Act quickly.

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Verify status with Virginia SCC

Search the Virginia State Corporation Commission Clerk Information System (CIS) at cis.scc.virginia.gov to confirm your entity cancelled status and delinquent annual registration history.

Same day
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Calculate delinquent annual registration fees

Virginia charges $50/year for LLC annual registration fees with $10/year late penalties.

1 day
3

Confirm registered agent

Virginia requires a registered agent with a physical Virginia street address. Verify your agent or appoint a replacement.

1–2 days
4

File Application for Reinstatement with VA SCC

Submit the Application for Reinstatement to the Virginia State Corporation Commission with the $100 filing fee and all delinquent annual registration fees and late penalties.

Filing day
5

Virginia processes in approximately 7 business days

Virginia is one of the fastest states for reinstatement processing — approximately 7 business days.

~7 days
6

Obtain Certificate of Good Standing

After reinstatement, request a Certificate of Good Standing from the VA SCC.

After approval
Why businesses get dissolved

Common Virginia Dissolution Reasons

Understanding why your LLC was dissolved helps you correct the underlying cause — which is required before reinstatement can be approved.

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Unpaid Annual Registration Fees

Virginia primary dissolution trigger — the $50 annual registration fee must be paid each year.

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Registered Agent Issues

Agent resigned or address on file is invalid.

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Voluntary Cancellation Filing

Members filed Articles of Cancellation intentionally.

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SCC Administrative Action

The State Corporation Commission can cancel an LLC for failure to respond to official deficiency notices.

Common questions

Virginia Reinstatement FAQ

What is Virginia process called — dissolution or cancellation?+
Virginia uses the term cancellation for LLCs rather than dissolution. The reinstatement process is the same concept — you are restoring an LLC from cancelled to active status.
How fast is Virginia reinstatement?+
Approximately 7 business days through the SCC eFile portal. Virginia is one of the fastest states for reinstatement.
What are Virginia back fees?+
$50 annual registration fee + $10 late penalty per year, plus $100 reinstatement filing fee. Even three years delinquent is only $180 in back fees.
Is tax clearance required in Virginia?+
No. Virginia does not require tax clearance from the Department of Taxation for LLC reinstatement.
Is the Virginia eFile portal easy to use?+
The SCC Clerk Information System is functional but can be confusing for first-time filers. ResurrectOS handles all filings on your behalf to avoid deficiency rejections.
Virginia State Fees
Reinstatement filing fee$100
Annual report fee$50/year (Annual Registration Fee)
Tax clearanceNot required
Processing time~7 days
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