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$50 + state fees
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Same-day processing in most states
All 50 States
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A certificate of good standing is required in many common business situations.
Banks and lenders often require a current certificate of good standing before opening accounts or approving loans.
Courts may require proof of good standing before allowing your entity to file or defend a lawsuit in that jurisdiction.
Mergers, acquisitions, real estate closings, and large contracts typically require certificates from all relevant states.
Registering your business in a new state requires a certificate of good standing from your home (domestic) state.
Tell us which states you need certificates from and any specific requirements
We submit the request to the Secretary of State with any required fees
Monitor your order status through your secure online portal
Get your official certificate—digital copy immediately, original by mail
A Certificate of Good Standing (also called a Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Status) is an official document issued by the Secretary of State confirming that your business entity is properly registered, has paid all required fees, and is authorized to conduct business in that state.
Processing times vary by state. Standard processing typically takes 3-10 business days. Most states offer expedited or same-day processing for an additional fee. Digital certificates are often available faster than physical copies.
Certificates typically don't have a formal expiration date, but most requesting parties (banks, courts, other states) require one issued within the last 30-90 days. We recommend obtaining certificates as close to the needed date as possible.
If your entity has fallen out of good standing due to missed filings or unpaid fees, we can help you get reinstated. Our compliance team will identify what's needed—whether it's filing overdue annual reports, paying back fees, or addressing other issues—and handle the remediation for you.
Yes. If you operate in multiple states, we can order certificates from all of them simultaneously. Our multi-state dashboard makes it easy to track the status of each request.