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Connecticut Certificate of Legal Existence

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.

From

75USD

Typical TAT

3-5BD (mailed)

Validity

90 days

Online

Yes

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

Common requests in Connecticut

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

The Connecticut process

Standard processing in Connecticut takes 5-7 business days. We offer expedited service for an additional fee. State fee is $50.

Connecticut Secretary of the State

Connecticut requires annual report filings with substantial late fees, keep up with these to avoid losing your standing.

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
Validity90 days
Online availableYes

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Operating in multiple states?

Many Connecticut businesses also need certificates from neighboring states.

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