After you complete your LLC application, our team quickly reviews and submits it to the state. Since each state has its own process and timeline, approval times may vary.
Usually, most LLC applications are approved by the state within 2 to 7 business days after submission. In some cases, the state authorities may need extra time to review and evaluate your application, which can extend the decision-making process to several weeks beyond the usual timeframe.
Once your LLC is officially registered, our team conducts a final review and uploads the documents to your Tailor Brands dashboard
LLC Processing Times by State
To help clarify the process, we've outlined the estimated timeframes for when you can expect to receive your official documents.
| State | Average processing time by State (days) |
| Alaska | 1 |
| Alabama | 1 |
| Arkansas | 15 |
| Arizona | 3 |
| California | 6 |
| Colorado | 1 |
| Connecticut | 5 |
| District of Columbia | 7 |
| Delaware | 16 |
| Florida | 20 |
| Georgia | 8 |
| Hawaii | 45 |
| Iowa | 2 |
| Idaho | 20 |
| Illinois | 10 |
| Indiana | 7 |
| Kansas | 1 |
| Kentucky | 1 |
| Louisiana | 11 |
| Massachusetts | 3 |
| Maryland | 23 |
| Maine | 21 |
| Michigan | 7 |
| Minnesota | 1 |
| Missouri | 1 |
| Mississippi | 1 |
| Montana | 18 |
| North Carolina | 21 |
| North Dakota | 9 |
| Nebraska | 8 |
| New Hampshire | 24 |
| New Jersey | 1 |
| New Mexico | 12 |
| Nevada | 1 |
| New York | 1 |
| Ohio | 2 |
| Oklahoma | 4 |
| Oregon | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 |
| Rhode Island | 2 |
| South Carolina | 7 |
| South Dakota | 1 |
| Tennessee | 1 |
| Texas | 4 |
| Utah | 8 |
| Virginia | 1 |
| Vermont | 5 |
| Washington | 6 |
| Wisconsin | 3 |
| West Virginia | 4 |
| Wyoming | 1 |
Keep in mind that processing times are subject to change by the applicable state and do not include Tailor Brands’ internal processing time for submitting the application to the state.
Occasionally, our team may need additional details to move forward, which could extend processing times slightly. If that’s the case, we’ll contact you with the information needed to proceed.
We’re dedicated to making your LLC formation as smooth and efficient as possible. If you have any questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help.
Please note that laws and regulations are subject to frequent changes. While we aim to provide helpful information, it's important to understand that this page serves only for informational purposes and does not provide legal or tax advice.