INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVIVOR (Form FTB 3557E)

When a California business or other entity has its activities suspended by either the Franchise Tax Board or the Secretary of State, it loses its ability to transact business, litigate or defend themselves in court, protest assessments of property tax made, file a claim for refunds for taxes paid, or to use its entity name. Businesses which were suspended by the Franchise Tax Board may begin the process of resuming business by filing a form FTB 3557E seeking revivorship status.

California Application For Certificate Of Revivor FTB 3557E Step 1: Enter the number of the entity.

California Application For Certificate Of Revivor FTB 3557E Step 2: Enter the Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) of the entity.

California Application For Certificate Of Revivor FTB 3557E Step 3: Enter the Secretary of State (SOS) number of the entity.

California Application For Certificate Of Revivor FTB 3557E Step 4: Enter the name of the entity.

California Application For Certificate Of Revivor FTB 3557E Step 5: Enter the address of the entity.

California Application For Certificate Of Revivor FTB 3557E Step 6: The applicant should print their name and give their title. By doing so, you certify that you request relief of your suspension and have either already submitted or are enclosing all required payments, documents and records. Applicants may be a stockholder, creditor, member, general partner, officer, or any person who has an interest in the entity being released from suspension or forfeiture of funds. Domestic entities may instead provide the signature of the majority of surviving directors or trustees.

California Application For Certificate Of Revivor FTB 3557E Step 7: Sign and date the form.

California Application For Certificate Of Revivor FTB 3557E Step 8: Provide a daytime phone number.

California Application For Certificate Of Revivor FTB 3557E Step 9: Send your application to the Exempt Organizations Unit of the State of California at the address given at the top of the form.

California Application For Certificate Of Revivor FTB 3557E Step 10: Once the Exempt Organizations Unit receives this application, they will send you information about the actions which must be taken in order for the entity to be in compliance. Once these steps are taken, an Entity Status Letter will be sent indicating you have returned to good standing.