Official state Certificate of Good Standing
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Available for all 50 states and D.C.

We immediately verify your standing status with the state and carefully complete all the paperwork on your behalf.
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Secure this document to prove your business exists and remains in compliance with state requirements.

Certificate of Good Standing

$75 +state fees*

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Certificate of Status (Good Standing) for a California domestic entity includes the following:

  • The date of filing articles of incorporation/date of organization
  • For an LLC - A statement that no cancellation has been filed, and that the limited liability company is authorized to exercise all its powers and privileges and is in good legal standing.
  • For a Corporation - That there is no record that the corporation has been dissolved or that corporation's existence has been terminated by merger and that, according to the records of Secretary of State, the corporation is authorized to exercise all its rights and privileges and is in good legal standing in California.

Certificate of Status (Good Standing) for a California foreign entity includes the following:

  • State of organization /Domestic state
  • Entity name
  • Date of registration
  • For an LLC - A statement that its registration has not been canceled; and a statement that it is entitled to transact business in California, subject to any licensing requirements
  • For a Corporation – That the corporation is authorized to transact business in California, and that corporation is in good legal standing in California
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FAQs

What is a Certificate of Good Standing?

A Certificate of Good Standing is a state-issued document that proves your business exists and has maintained compliance with all state requirements, such as filing annual reports and paying franchise taxes. Some states refer to this document as a “certificate of existence” or a “certificate of authorization”.

When do you need a Certificate of Good Standing?

You'll need a Certificate of Good Standing when your business expands to another state (otherwise known as a foreign qualification) or when you wish to obtain or renew certain types of financing, loans, or licenses, as in the case of a merger acquisition.

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*State fees are mandatory fees imposed by the state. Price includes online discount automatically applied at checkout.