A New York Certificate of Incorporation (Domestic Professional Service Corporation) is a legal document issued by the New York Secretary of State to form a professional service corporation in the state of New York. Professional service corporations are entities formed under special provisions that allow certain professionals, such as doctors, lawyers, or accountants, to practice their profession as a corporation rather than as an unincorporated business. The New York Certificate of Incorporation must include certain information, such as the name of the corporation, its registered office address, and the names and addresses of the initial directors. Additionally, the Certificate must include a number of clauses required by the New York Business Corporation Law (BCL) that govern the internal affairs of the corporation. The filing fee for a New York Certificate of Incorporation is $125. Types of New York Certificate of Incorporation (Domestic Professional Service Corporation) include: Professional Service Corporation (Medical), Professional Service Corporation (Legal), and Professional Service Corporation (Accounting).