- Ohio is a merit jurisdiction.
- Ohio accepts the Uniform Application to Register Securities (Form U1), and allows for electronic signature of forms.
- Registration requires filing or delivery of:
- Filing fee
- Application form
- A Consent to Service of Process (Form U2)
- SEC Form 1-A with exhibits
- The Division of Securities retains the authority to request additional information
- Ohio’s fees have a fixed plus variable component. The filer must pay a minimum of $200 and a maximum of $1,100. All filers must pay an initial fee of $100 pursuant to 1707.091(B)(5) plus a mininum of $100 but no greater than $1,000 fee based on the offering amount sought in Ohio (fee equaling 1/10th of 1%).
- Fees should be made payable to “Ohio Treasurer of State.” Payments should be sent to the following address:
| Mailing Address: | Courier Address: |
| 77 South High Street, 22nd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6131 |
77 South High Street, 22nd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6131 |
- For additional information, please visit the regulator’s website at www.com.ohio.gov/secu/default.aspx or contact them at (614) 644-9529 or (614) 644-7381.
