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Business Formation Document Generator API

Generate state-specific LLC and corporation formation documents instantly via API. Built for legal tech platforms, business registration services, and compliance automation tools.

Documents

What the API generates

Articles of Organization

Required filing document to form an LLC in any state

Articles of Incorporation

Required filing document to form a corporation

Operating Agreement

Internal governance document for LLCs

Formation Bundle

Complete package: Articles + Operating Agreement + Filing Instructions

All 50 states supported. State-specific formatting, required fields, and filing instructions included in every response.
Quick Start

Quick Start — Generate an LLC

Request

curl
curl --request POST \
  --url 'https://business-formation-document-generator.p.rapidapi.com/generate/llc' \
  --header 'x-rapidapi-host: business-formation-document-generator.p.rapidapi.com' \
  --header 'x-rapidapi-key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '{
    "state": "DE",
    "entity_name": "Acme Ventures LLC",
    "registered_agent": "Delaware Registered Agent Inc",
    "registered_address": "123 Main St, Wilmington, DE 19801",
    "organizer_name": "John Smith",
    "organizer_address": "456 Oak Ave, New York, NY 10001"
  }'

Response

response.json
{
  "document": "JVBERi0xLjQKJdPr6eEK...",
  "document_type": "articles_of_organization",
  "state": "DE",
  "entity_name": "Acme Ventures LLC",
  "filing_instructions": {
    "agency": "Delaware Division of Corporations",
    "fee": 90,
    "url": "https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/Ecorp/EntitySearch/NameSearch.aspx"
  },
  "generated_at": "2026-03-23T15:00:00Z"
}
Response Schema

Response Schema

FieldTypeDescription
documentstringBase64-encoded PDF document, ready to decode and save
document_typestringType of document generated (e.g., articles_of_organization)
statestringTwo-letter state code for which the document was generated
entity_namestringBusiness name used in the generated document
filing_instructionsobjectState-specific filing instructions including agency name, fee, and URL
filing_instructions.agencystringName of the state agency to file with
filing_instructions.feenumberState filing fee in USD
filing_instructions.urlstringURL to the state's online filing portal
generated_atstringISO 8601 timestamp of document generation
Use Cases

Common Use Cases

Legal tech and online business formation platforms
Registered agent services automating document generation
Accounting and compliance software
Business registration automation workflows
Law firm document automation
Startup formation service integrations
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Start for free. Scale as you grow. All plans include access to official data sources and real-time verification.

Free

$0

50 requests/month

  • 50 documents/month
  • All supported states
  • PDF output
  • Email support
Start Free
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Pro

$49/mo

500 requests/month

  • 500 documents/month
  • All supported states
  • Then $0.10/each
  • Priority support
Get Started

Ultra

$99/mo

2,000 requests/month

  • 2,000 documents/month
  • All supported states
  • Then $0.05/each
  • Priority support
Get Started

Mega

$249/mo

10,000 requests/month

  • 10,000 documents/month
  • All supported states
  • Then $0.03/each
  • Dedicated support
Get Started
Endpoints

API Reference

MethodPathDescription
POST/generate/llcGenerate Articles of Organization for an LLC
POST/generate/corporationGenerate Articles of Incorporation for a corporation
POST/generate/operating-agreementGenerate an LLC Operating Agreement
POST/generate/bundleGenerate complete formation bundle (Articles + Operating Agreement)
GET/statesList supported states with filing fees and agency info
GET/statusAPI health status
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What format is the document returned in?

Documents are returned as base64-encoded PDFs in the document field. Decode the string and save as a .pdf file in your application.

Are the documents legally valid?

The documents are generated to match each state's required format and fields. You are responsible for reviewing and filing with the appropriate state agency. We recommend having an attorney review before submission for high-stakes filings.

Which states are supported?

The API supports all 50 states for basic Articles of Organization and Articles of Incorporation. Operating Agreements and bundles are available for all states as well.

Do you offer enterprise contracts?

Yes. Contact us for custom volume, SLA guarantees, white-label access, and custom document templates.

Need custom volume or SLA guarantees?

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