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Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing

Connecticut issues it as the Certificate of Legal Existence.

In Connecticut, the document is a Certificate of Legal Existence, issued by the Connecticut Secretary of the State. The Connecticut state fee is $50. Our total is $75, with the state fee included.

Fees last checked Oct 2, 2026

Connecticut calls this a Certificate of Legal Existence. The Connecticut Secretary of the State issues this document to confirm your entity is properly registered and current with state requirements.

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75USD

State processing time

3-5BD (mailed)

Requesters often want it dated within

90 days

Online

Yes

Available options

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

Standard

3-5 business days (mailed)

Ordered online via Business.CT.gov; certificate returned by mail

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Why you need it

Common requests in Connecticut

Connecticut businesses commonly need a Certificate of Legal Existence for banking, real estate transactions, government contracts, and foreign qualification.

How it works

The Connecticut process

Connecticut typically processes requests in 3-5 business days (mailed; state processing time, not guaranteed).

Ordered online via Business.CT.gov; certificate returned by mail.

Connecticut Secretary of the State
Quick facts

Everything about Certificate of Legal Existence in Connecticut.

Issuing officeConnecticut Secretary of the State
Official document nameCertificate of Legal Existence
Alternate namesCertificate of Good Standing · Certificate of Existence
Requesters often want it dated within90 days
Online availableYes
Official sources

The Connecticut state fee above matches the state's own published fee, last checked Oct 2, 2026; our total comes from the same data checkout charges from. The Connecticut Secretary of the State sets the fee and processing time; its site has the current figures.

How long does a Connecticut certificate take?

Connecticut typically processes requests in 3-5 business days (mailed; state processing time, not guaranteed). Processing time is set by the Connecticut Secretary of the State, not by us.

How much is a Connecticut certificate of good standing?

A Connecticut Certificate of Legal Existence costs $75 through GetGoodStanding.com, with the Connecticut state filing fee included.

FAQ

Connecticut Certificate of Legal Existence, asked & answered.

What is the Connecticut certificate of good standing called?
Connecticut issues it as a Certificate of Legal Existence, from the Connecticut Secretary of the State. Related names you may see: Certificate of Good Standing and Certificate of Existence.
Will I get a PDF or a paper Connecticut certificate?
A paper certificate by mail. The Connecticut Secretary of the State returns the Connecticut certificate on paper by mail, so it arrives by post rather than as a PDF.
What can stop the Connecticut Secretary of the State from issuing it?
Connecticut requires annual report filings with substantial late fees, keep up with these to avoid losing your standing.
How recent does a Connecticut Certificate of Legal Existence need to be?
Connecticut does not set an expiry; the bank, landlord or agency asking for it decides. For Connecticut, requesters often want it dated within 90 days.
Neighbors

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