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Illinois Certificate of Good Standing

In Illinois, the document is a Certificate of Good Standing, issued by the Illinois Secretary of State. The Illinois state fee is $25. Our total is $50, with the state fee included.

Fees last checked Oct 2, 2026

Illinois issues a Certificate of Good Standing through the Secretary of State's Department of Business Services. The document confirms your Illinois entity is current with annual reports and franchise tax obligations.

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50USD

State processing time

Immediate (online)

Requesters often want it dated within

60 days

Online

Yes

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Why you need it

Common requests in Illinois

Illinois businesses need Certificates of Good Standing for SBA loans, commercial real estate transactions, foreign qualification, and government contract bidding throughout the Midwest.

How it works

The Illinois process

Illinois typically processes requests immediately (online; state processing time, not guaranteed).

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Illinois Secretary of State
Quick facts

Everything about Certificate of Good Standing in Illinois.

Issuing officeIllinois Secretary of State
Official document nameCertificate of Good Standing
Alternate namesCertificate of Existence
Requesters often want it dated within60 days
Online availableYes
NotesMust be current on franchise tax and annual report.
Official sources

The Illinois 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 Illinois Secretary of State sets the fee and processing time; its site has the current figures.

How long does an Illinois certificate take?

Illinois typically processes requests immediately (online; state processing time, not guaranteed). Processing time is set by the Illinois Secretary of State, not by us.

How much is an Illinois certificate of good standing?

An Illinois Certificate of Good Standing costs $50 through GetGoodStanding.com, with the Illinois state filing fee included.

FAQ

Illinois Certificate of Good Standing, asked & answered.

What is the Illinois certificate of good standing called?
Illinois issues it as a Certificate of Good Standing, from the Illinois Secretary of State. Related names you may see: Certificate of Existence.
Will I get a PDF or a paper Illinois certificate?
An emailed PDF. The Illinois Secretary of State issues the Illinois certificate electronically, and we email you the PDF as soon as the state provides it.
What can stop the Illinois Secretary of State from issuing it?
Illinois corporations must pay annual franchise tax based on paid-in capital. Late payments and unfiled annual reports will prevent issuance of a Certificate of Good Standing.
How recent does an Illinois Certificate of Good Standing need to be?
Illinois does not set an expiry; the bank, landlord or agency asking for it decides. For Illinois, requesters often want it dated within 60 days.
Neighbors

Operating in multiple states?

Many Illinois businesses also need certificates from neighboring states.

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