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Alabama Certificate of Good Standing

Alabama issues it as the Certificate of Existence.

In Alabama, the document is a Certificate of Existence, issued by the Alabama Secretary of State. The Alabama state fee is $27.75. Our total is $55, with the state fee included.

In Alabama, the document confirming your business is in good standing is officially called a Certificate of Existence. It's issued by the Alabama Secretary of State and verifies that your LLC, corporation, or other registered entity is up to date with the state's compliance requirements.

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55USD

State processing time

Same day

Requesters often want it dated within

90 days

Online

Yes

Available options

Choose your delivery option. All prices include the Alabama state filing fee.

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Why you need it

Common requests in Alabama

Alabama banks, lenders, and government agencies frequently require a current Certificate of Existence, especially for SBA loans, foreign qualification in other states, and commercial real estate transactions.

How it works

The Alabama process

Alabama typically processes requests the same day (state processing time, not guaranteed).

The Alabama Secretary of State issues Certificates of Existence through the Government Records Inquiry System. The Alabama state fee is $27.75. Our total is $55, with the state fee included.

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Quick facts

Everything about Certificate of Existence in Alabama.

Issuing officeAlabama Secretary of State
Official document nameCertificate of Existence
Alternate namesCertificate of Good Standing · Certificate of Compliance
Requesters often want it dated within90 days
Online availableYes
NotesAlabama LLCs must maintain a current Business Privilege Tax filing.
Official sources

The Alabama state fee and processing time above come from our state records, the same data checkout charges from. The Alabama Secretary of State sets both; its site has the current figures.

How long does an Alabama certificate take?

Alabama typically processes requests the same day (state processing time, not guaranteed). Processing time is set by the Alabama Secretary of State, not by us.

How much is an Alabama certificate of good standing?

An Alabama Certificate of Existence costs $55 through GetGoodStanding.com, with the Alabama state filing fee included.

FAQ

Alabama Certificate of Existence, asked & answered.

What is the Alabama certificate of good standing called?
Alabama issues it as a Certificate of Existence, from the Alabama Secretary of State. Related names you may see: Certificate of Good Standing and Certificate of Compliance.
Will I get a PDF or a paper Alabama certificate?
An emailed PDF. The Alabama Secretary of State issues the Alabama certificate electronically, and we email you the PDF as soon as the state provides it.
What can stop the Alabama Secretary of State from issuing it?
Alabama requires LLCs to maintain a current Business Privilege Tax filing, entities behind on this filing will not be issued a Certificate of Existence until brought current.
How recent does an Alabama Certificate of Existence need to be?
Alabama does not set an expiry; the bank, landlord or agency asking for it decides. For Alabama, requesters often want it dated within 90 days.
Neighbors

Operating in multiple states?

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