Delaware Certificate of Good Standing
Delaware is the most popular state for incorporation in the U.S., and its Certificate of Good Standing is one of the most-requested business documents in the country. The Delaware Division of Corporations issues these certificates in three forms: Short Form, Long Form, and Short Form with Apostille for international use.
Delaware does not offer an online portal for the Certificate of Good Standing, so it can't be ordered through GetGoodStanding.com. You can request it directly from the Delaware Division of Corporations.
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Requesting your Certificate of Good Standing. In Delaware this is handled directly by the state.
Delaware does not offer online certificate ordering
Delaware has no public online certificate portal; certificates are obtained by written/mail request and returned by mail. Same-day issuance requires a Delaware registered-agent direct connection (not offered). You can request it directly from the Delaware Division of Corporations, which issues the document.
Order directly at the Delaware Division of CorporationsCommon requests in Delaware
Delaware corporations and LLCs frequently need Certificates of Good Standing for venture capital due diligence, foreign qualification in other states (almost universally required), M&A transactions, IPO preparation, and international business activities.
The Delaware process
Delaware processes certificates same-day to 1-2 business days. The Short Form ($50 state fee) is sufficient for most uses. The Long Form ($175 state fee) includes detailed history, formation date, registered agent, all amendments, and is required by some lenders and acquirers. The Apostille version is needed for use outside the U.S.
Delaware Division of CorporationsDelaware requires entities to be current on the annual franchise tax (corporations) or annual flat tax (LLCs/LPs) to receive a Certificate of Good Standing. Franchise tax for large corporations can be substantial, verify your tax status before ordering.
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Operating in multiple states?
Many Delaware businesses also need certificates from neighboring states.
Delaware Certificate of Good Standing
requested directly through the state.
Delaware does not offer online ordering for this certificate, so GetGoodStanding.com cannot file it for you. You can request it directly from the Delaware Division of Corporations.