The Missouri Application for Certificate of Authority for a Foreign For Profit Corporation w-Instructions is a document that is used by foreign for-profit corporations that wish to legally conduct business within the state of Missouri. The application, which must be filled out completely and accurately, must be filed with the Secretary of State’s office in order for the corporation to be officially recognized in the state. The application must include the name and address of the foreign corporation, the name and address of the registered agent in Missouri, the purpose of the corporation and the duration of its existence. The Missouri Application for Certificate of Authority for a Foreign For Profit Corporation w-Instructions includes two different types of forms to be completed. The first is the Certificate of Authority Application, which is the official form that must be submitted to the Secretary of State's office. The second form is the Certificate of Corporate Existence form, which must be completed and notarized in order to be considered valid. The instructions that accompany the application provide detailed information about how to properly fill out and submit the forms.