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Florida Certificate of Good Standing

Florida issues it as the Certificate of Status.

In Florida, the document is a Certificate of Status, issued by the Florida Division of Corporations. Florida state fees: Corporation $8.75, LLC $5. Our total is $50 for each, with the state fee included.

Fees last checked Oct 2, 2026

Florida calls this document a Certificate of Status. Issued by the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), it confirms your Florida LLC, corporation, or partnership is active and current with state requirements.

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State processing time

Immediate

Requesters often want it dated within

Set by requester

Online

Yes

Available options

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

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Why you need it

Common requests in Florida

Florida is one of the most business-friendly states with hundreds of thousands of entities. Certificate of Status is commonly required for bank loans, commercial leases, real estate transactions, professional license renewals, and foreign qualification.

How it works

The Florida process

Florida typically processes requests immediately (state processing time, not guaranteed).

Florida's electronic Certificate of Status is available through Sunbiz.org. Florida state fees: Corporation $8.75, LLC $5. Our total is $50 for each, with the state fee included. The electronic certificate is accepted by virtually all banks, government agencies, and businesses. Certified paper copies are also available if specifically required.

Florida Division of Corporations
Quick facts

Everything about Certificate of Status in Florida.

Issuing officeFlorida Division of Corporations
Official document nameCertificate of Status
Alternate namesCertificate of Good Standing · Certificate of Existence
Requesters often want it dated withinSet by the requesting party
Online availableYes
NotesFlorida electronic Certificate of Status is widely accepted.
Official sources

The Florida 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 Florida Division of Corporations sets the fee and processing time; its site has the current figures.

How long does a Florida certificate take?

Florida typically processes requests immediately (state processing time, not guaranteed). Processing time is set by the Florida Division of Corporations, not by us.

How much is a Florida certificate of good standing?

A Florida Certificate of Status costs $50 through GetGoodStanding.com, with the Florida state filing fee included.

FAQ

Florida Certificate of Status, asked & answered.

What is the Florida certificate of good standing called?
Florida issues it as a Certificate of Status, from the Florida Division of Corporations. Related names you may see: Certificate of Good Standing and Certificate of Existence.
Will I get a PDF or a paper Florida certificate?
An emailed PDF. The Florida Division of Corporations issues the Florida certificate electronically, and we email you the PDF as soon as the state provides it.
What can stop the Florida Division of Corporations from issuing it?
Florida LLCs and corporations must file annual reports by May 1 each year. Failure to file results in administrative dissolution and loss of good standing.
Which Florida option should I choose?
Florida has 2 options: Corporation (Instant electronic certificate for corporations via Sunbiz); LLC (Instant electronic certificate for LLCs via Sunbiz). If the party asking for it named a form, choose that one.
Neighbors

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