Business services
Certificate of Good Standing
Official proof your company is active and compliant.
Banks, lenders, investors and other states often ask for a Certificate of Good Standing (also called a Certificate of Existence). We request it directly from your state and deliver it to your dashboard.
🔒 Secure card payment · Takes about 2 minutes · Tracked in your client portal
How it works
Tell us your company and state
We verify status and request the certificate
Download it from your dashboard
Certificate of good standing: what it is and when you need one
A certificate of good standing is an official document issued by the state confirming that your LLC or corporation exists, is active, and is up to date with the state's filing requirements. Depending on the state it may be called a certificate of status, certificate of existence or certificate of fact.
When you will be asked for one
- Opening a business bank account or applying for a loan or line of credit
- Registering in another state (foreign qualification). Most states ask for a recent certificate from your home state.
- Selling the business, bringing in investors or signing large contracts
- Renewing licenses or bidding on government contracts
- Payment processors and marketplaces verifying your business
Many banks and states only accept a certificate issued within the last 30 to 90 days, so order a fresh one when you need it.
What if my company is not in good standing?
The usual reasons are an overdue annual report or franchise tax, unpaid fees, or no registered agent on file. The state will not issue the certificate until the problem is fixed. File any missing reports and pay what is owed first. If the state has already dissolved the company, it needs a reinstatement before a certificate can be issued.
How to keep good standing
- File every annual report on time
- Keep a registered agent on record
- Pay state franchise or business taxes when due
- Update the state when your address, agent or managers change
Certificate of Good Standing — frequently asked questions
Why would I need one?
Common reasons include opening a business bank account, applying for a loan, registering in another state, or selling the business.
How long is it valid?
Most banks and agencies want a certificate issued within the last 30–90 days, so order it when you need it.
What if my company is not in good standing?
We'll tell you what is missing (usually an annual report) and can fix it with our Annual Report or Reinstatement services.
Ready to get started?
Order in about two minutes. Our US filing team takes it from there.
Order Certificate of Good Standing — $49