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47 states and DC

Your Certificate of Good Standing from the state.

We obtain Certificates of Good Standing directly from the Secretary of State's office in 47 states and DC. Filed accurately and returned to your inbox. Processing time is set by each state; see your state's page.

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From

$50flat

Processing time

By state

Coverage

48jurisdictions

State fee

inclall-in

Sample

State of ________

Certificate of Good Standing

This certifies that [YOUR COMPANY], LLC is registered with the state, is current with its required filings, and is in good standing as of the date shown.

Entity number

0000000

Formation date

DD Month YYYY

Entity type

Limited liability company

Dated

Date of issue

SAMPLE: certificates are issued by the state, not by GetGoodStanding

For illustrative purposes only

01 / Lookup

Pick your state. See the exact price, the document name, and the state processing time in seconds.

Select state of formationCalifornia

47 states + DC. Click a state to see your price.

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Order summary

JurisdictionCalifornia · CA
Delivery-
State processing time-
Often wanted dated within-
State filing feeincluded
Total$-USD
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02 / Timing

Turnaround, by jurisdiction. Processing time is set by each state; see your state's page.

Each state page shows that state's processing time, taken from the same state data as the order form. It is the state's time, not a guarantee.

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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

Most certificates are delivered as an emailed PDF. When a state issues only a paper certificate, it's mailed. Commonly used for bank accounts, loans, leases and legal transactions.

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+
FormatDigital PDF
Requesters often want it dated within30 to 90 days
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Tier II

$51 to 80

Moderate filing fee states

States with mid-range filing fees. Examples: AZ instant ($70), CT ($75), DC ($75), NJ short form ($75), NV ($75), PA ($65).

Examples6+
FormatDigital PDF
Requesters often want it dated within60 to 90 days
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Tier III

$125long form

Long-form certificates

New Jersey long form ($125), which adds officers and the charter documents on file.

ExampleNJ long form
FormatDigital PDF
UseM&A diligence
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Also available: certified copies of formation documents. Texas $64, California $54 per document, state fee included.

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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.

01

Bank loans & lines of credit

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

02

Commercial leases

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

03

Foreign qualification

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

04

Government contracts

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

05

Business partnerships

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

06

Professional license renewals

Many professional licensing boards require an annual certificate.

07

Mergers & acquisitions

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

08

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
DEDelawareCertificate of Good Standing
CACaliforniaCertificate of StatusFLFloridaCertificate of StatusTXTexasCertificate of Fact – StatusCTConnecticutCertificate of Legal ExistenceNCNorth CarolinaCertificate of ExistencePAPennsylvaniaSubsistence CertificateNJNew JerseyStanding Certificate
NYNew YorkCertificate of Status
NVNevadaCertificate of Good Standing

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07 / Questions

Asked & answered.

Our team replies to every email within one business day. Urgent? Note your deadline and we'll prioritize accordingly.

support@getgoodstanding.com
Email support, Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00 ET
How much does it cost?
Most states are a flat $50, which includes the state filing fee. States with higher government fees are priced slightly higher to cover them. You'll see your exact price when you select your state. There are never hidden fees.
How fast will I receive my certificate?
Processing time is set by each state; see your state's page.
What if my business is not in good standing?
If your business is not in good standing, the state will not issue the certificate. We notify you immediately, explain what needs to be resolved, and help you fix common compliance issues. If we can't obtain it, you get a full refund.
Digital PDF or physical document?
Most certificates are delivered as an emailed PDF. When a state issues only a paper certificate, it's mailed.
What information do I need to place an order?
Your business's legal name, the state, and the entity type. If you have your state entity file number, include it. That lets us process faster. We never ask for your Social Security number.
Can I order for multiple states at once?
Yes. Place one order per state. We offer multi-state discounts on three or more certificates; contact us before ordering. Common for foreign qualification batches.
How long is the certificate valid?
The state does not set an expiration date; the party asking for it decides how recent it must be. Requesters often want it dated within 30 to 90 days, and most banks and landlords want one dated within 30 days.
What is your refund policy?
Full refund if we haven't yet filed your request. Full refund if your business isn't in good standing and the certificate can't be issued. No refund after delivery, since the state's fee is non-recoverable once the document is produced.
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