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Research and Document Retrieval

Our Retrieval Team can help you with your research, retrieval and filing at federal and state government agencies nationwide. When you’re not sure where to begin, our deep understanding of agency procedures and rules means you’ll get the right information right away.

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We Collaborate Across Our Network

Our coordinated approach combines the knowledge and resources of our entire company to provide fast, accurate answers to your most complex research, document retrieval and filing questions.

Further, our Washington, DC location makes it easy for us to search and file in person and access records in other states using our coast-to-coast network.

Your Research and Document Retrieval Services at Cogency Global

We keep you informed every step of the way with regular updates, results and detailed summaries. We’ll identify whether your information is on the state or federal level, where it might be located and how to make a request.

Our team will help you retrieve:

Public disclosure documents, applications, permits, licenses, tariffs and certificates
Comment letters, testimony and other materials retained as part of the regulatory rule-making process
Good Standing Certificates, Certificates of Existence, Certificates of Insurance, articles and charters
Change in bank control and conversion applications
Securities Act filings

Federal, State and Banking Research and Retrieval

We also provide banking-specific research, retrieval and filing at federal and state government agencies, including:

Federal Agencies: US PTO, US Copyright Office, STB, DOT, DOL, IRS, EPA, FERC, ITC, FDA, Commerce, Treasury and more
State Agencies: Securities and Insurance Department, Secretary of State, Licensing Division, Charities Office and more
Banking Agencies: OTS, FDIC, OCC, FRB and State Banking Departments

The Right Response at the Right Time, Every Time.^®

Don’t risk delays, errors or wasted hours navigating government policy nuances. Trust the combined decades of experience from Cogency Global’s Service Teams to get it done better and faster.

Responsive, Personalized Service

You always have a direct line to your Customer Service Specialist. We respond to you personally and quickly, giving you the peace of mind your statutory requirements and filings are up-to-date and in the right hands.

Cross-Disciplinary Capabilities

Cogency Global can support your corporate services needs and so much more, simplifying your transactions and filings.

Decades of Experience

The Cogency Global team is passionate and experienced at what they do, giving you access to decades of knowledge and problem-solving skills.

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