How much does a Certificate of Good Standing cost through GetGoodStanding.com?

Most U.S. states are a flat $50, which includes the state filing fee. States with higher government filing fees are priced slightly higher to cover those costs. The exact price is shown before checkout. There are no hidden fees.

How fast will I receive my Certificate of Good Standing?

Most certificates are delivered within 1 to 2 business days. Eleven states maintain instant online portals (Florida, Colorado, Texas, Ohio, Virginia, Minnesota, Idaho, Indiana, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska) and can deliver same-day. A few states require 3 to 5 business days.

What if my business is not in good standing with the state?

If your business is not in good standing, the state will refuse to issue the certificate. We notify you immediately, explain what needs to be resolved (typically unfiled annual reports, unpaid franchise tax, or other compliance items), and issue a full refund if you cannot proceed.

Is a digital PDF certificate accepted by banks and landlords?

Yes. A signed digital PDF Certificate of Good Standing is accepted by virtually every bank, landlord, lender, and counterparty. A physical original mailed via USPS Priority is also available as an add-on if a hardcopy is required.

Do you need my Social Security number to order a Certificate of Good Standing?

No. We only collect business information: the legal name of the business, the state of formation, and the entity type. Optionally, the state entity file number speeds processing. We never request a Social Security number.

What states call this document something other than Certificate of Good Standing?

Several states use different names for the same document. Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington, Maine, Utah, and West Virginia issue a Certificate of Existence. California, Florida, Maryland, New York, and Wisconsin issue a Certificate of Status. Connecticut issues a Certificate of Legal Existence. Pennsylvania issues a Subsistence Certificate. New Jersey issues a Standing Certificate. Alaska issues a Certificate of Compliance. Regardless of the name, all confirm that the business is properly registered and current with state requirements.

How long is a Certificate of Good Standing valid?

Typically 30 to 90 days from the date of issue, depending on the state and what the requesting party requires. Most banks and landlords want a certificate dated within 30 days. Louisiana certificates are only valid 30 days, while most other states accept up to 90 days.

What is a Long Form Certificate of Good Standing?

A Long Form Certificate of Good Standing (most commonly issued by Delaware) includes detailed entity history: formation date, registered agent on record, and a complete list of amendments and filings. It is typically required for mergers and acquisitions, sophisticated lending, and IPO preparation. The Short Form simply confirms current good standing.

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We obtain Certificates of Good Standing directly from any state Secretary of State's office. Filed accurately, returned to your inbox, most within one to two business days.

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From

$50flat

Typical TAT

1–2BD

Coverage

51jurisdictions

State fee

inclall-in

Specimen

State of Delaware · Department of State

Certificate of Good StandingOffice of the Secretary of State · Division of Corporations

DE · DOS

1792

The Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware does hereby certify that [YOUR COMPANY], LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, is duly formed and is in good standing and has a legal corporate existence so far as the records of this office show, as of the date set forth herein.

Entity File No.

0000000

Formation Date

DD Month YYYY

Issued

Date of order

Authentication ID

DE-SAMPLE-0000

Secretary of State

Signature on file

Authenticated

State Seal · Affixed

For illustrative purposes only

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02 / Timing

Turnaround, by jurisdiction. Banks, lenders, and counterparties move on tight clocks. We file at state open and confirm before close.

T·01Same business day

Eleven jurisdictions maintain real-time portals. Orders placed before 2:00 PM ET typically clear by close. Digital PDF with state seal embedded.

FL · CO · TX · OH · VA · MN · ID · IN · WY · KS · NE

T·021 – 2 business days

The majority of states process within one business day of receipt. We file at open and confirm by end of the next business day.

AL · AZ · GA · IA · KY · MD · MI · MO · NC · NH · WI · WA · OR · UT · CA · DE

T·033 – 5 business days

A handful of states still require mail intake. Expedited handling available where the state permits it. Note your deadline at checkout.

AK · CT · DC · HI · LA · MS · NJ · NY · PA · MA · VT

03 / Process

From entity name to inbox, in three steps. No accounts. No upsells. No Social Security numbers, ever.

STEP·01

Submit entity details

Legal name, state of formation, entity type. Optional: state entity number to accelerate matching. Approximately 90 seconds.

STEP·02

Confirm price & pay

The all-in total, including the state filing fee, is shown before checkout. Secured payment via Stripe. Receipt delivered immediately.

STEP·03

Receive certificate

Signed PDF delivered to your inbox. Accepted by banks, landlords, and counsel. Physical original by certified mail available on request.

04 / Pricing

One flat fee. All in. The state filing fee is included in every price.

Tier I

$50all-in

Standard jurisdictions

Most LLCs and corporations fall here. A flat fifty dollars covers everything.

States40+

Typical TAT1 to 3 BD

FormatDigital PDF

Validity30 to 90 days

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Tier II

$51 to 80

Moderate filing fee states

States with mid-range filing fees. Examples: AZ ($70), CT ($75), DE short form ($75), NJ ($75), MD expedited ($65), PA ($65).

Examples6+

Typical TAT1 to 3 BD

FormatDigital PDF

Validity60 to 90 days

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Tier III

$100+premium

Premium & expedited

Delaware long form ($200, M&A grade), NV expedited ($200), NY same-day ($175), NY expedited ($100), PA same-day ($165).

Examples5+

Typical TATSame day to 2 BD

FormatPDF + Original

UseM&A diligence

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05 / Occasions

When third parties ask. A Certificate of Good Standing is the document required to prove your business exists and is current with the state.

Bank loans & lines of credit

Lenders almost always require a current certificate before extending business credit.

Commercial leases

Landlords verify your business is in good standing before signing a lease.

Foreign qualification

Registering your LLC or corporation in another state? You will need this.

Government contracts

Federal, state, and municipal contracts require proof of good standing.

Business partnerships

Partners and joint venturers verify your entity status as part of due diligence.

Professional license renewals

Many professional licensing boards require an annual certificate.

Mergers & acquisitions

M&A diligence requires the certificate, often the Long Form variant.

Investor requests

VCs, angels, and other investors will ask for this during diligence.

06 / Register

Same document. Different names, by state. Whatever your Secretary of State calls it, we file the correct request.

Code

State

Official document name

Typical TAT

DEDelawareCertificate of Good Standing1 BD CACaliforniaCertificate of Status1–2 BD FLFloridaCertificate of StatusSame day TXTexasCertificate of Fact – Status2–5 BD CTConnecticutCertificate of Legal Existence3–5 BD NCNorth CarolinaCertificate of Existence1–2 BD PAPennsylvaniaSubsistence CertificateSame day NJNew JerseyStanding CertificateSame day NYNew YorkCertificate of Status1–2 BD NVNevadaCertificate of Good Standing1–2 BD

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Official documentretrieval, on schedule.

Pick your state. See the exact price, the document name, and the typical turnaround in seconds.

Turnaround, by jurisdiction. Banks, lenders, and counterparties move on tight clocks. We file at state open and confirm before close.

From entity name to inbox, in three steps. No accounts. No upsells. No Social Security numbers, ever.

Submit entity details

Confirm price & pay

Receive certificate

One flat fee. All in. The state filing fee is included in every price.

Standard jurisdictions

Moderate filing fee states

Premium & expedited

When third parties ask. A Certificate of Good Standing is the document required to prove your business exists and is current with the state.

Bank loans & lines of credit

Commercial leases

Foreign qualification

Government contracts

Business partnerships

Professional license renewals

Mergers & acquisitions

Investor requests

Same document. Different names, by state. Whatever your Secretary of State calls it, we file the correct request.

Asked & answered.

How much does it cost?

How fast will I receive my certificate?

What if my business is not in good standing?

Digital PDF or physical document?

What information do I need to place an order?

Can I order for multiple states at once?

How long is the certificate valid?

What is your refund policy?

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