What to keep in a Delaware annual report passport
The facts that make next year's Delaware annual report and franchise tax comparison faster.
Summary
A Delaware annual report passport should preserve the file number, entity type, registered agent reference, principal place of business, annual report signer, director count, stock classes, authorized shares, issued shares, treasury shares, gross assets, state-account notes, and official filing confirmation.
A passport is a carry-forward checklist, not a Delaware filing receipt.
| Stable facts | File number, entity type, registered agentReview each year before relying on them. |
|---|---|
| Annual facts | Shares, assets, officers, directorsThese can change and should be rechecked. |
| Official proof | State confirmationStore the Delaware acknowledgement separately from the software checklist. |
Stable facts
File number, entity type, registered agent, principal place of business, signing officer details, director count, and the official portal path often carry forward. They still need review because addresses, officers, and directors can change.
Changing facts
Authorized shares by class, par value, issued outstanding shares, treasury shares, gross assets, credits, prior payments, addresses, officers, directors, and nature of business can change every year.
Registered agent boundary
Delaware Franchise Desk does not act as registered agent, receive service of process, handle state mail, or give legal advice about registered-agent duties. Keep registered-agent notes only as reference facts.
Common questions
Does the passport prove I filed with Delaware?
No. Only Delaware's official acknowledgement or confirmation proves official submission. The passport is an internal record aid.
What stock facts should I keep?
Keep authorized shares by class, par value by class, issued outstanding shares, treasury shares, gross assets source, and any note about stock amendments.
Should I keep registered agent notes?
Yes as reference facts, but the product does not act as registered agent, receive service of process, or manage state mail.