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Massachusetts Certificate of Good Standing

In Massachusetts, the document is a Certificate of Good Standing, issued by the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts state fees: Corporation $12, LLC / LLP $25. Our total is $50 for each, with the state fee included.

Fees last checked Oct 2, 2026

Massachusetts issues a Certificate of Good Standing through the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Corporations Division. The document confirms your entity is current with annual reports and tax filings.

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50USD

State processing time

1-2BD

Requesters often want it dated within

90 days

Online

Yes

Available options

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

Corporation

1-2 business days

Online via MA Secretary of the Commonwealth

$50Order this →

LLC / LLP

1-2 business days

Online via MA Secretary of the Commonwealth

$50Order this →
Why you need it

Common requests in Massachusetts

Massachusetts businesses use Certificates of Good Standing for biotech and tech industry transactions, banking, real estate, and government contracting.

How it works

The Massachusetts process

Massachusetts typically processes requests in 1-2 business days (state processing time, not guaranteed).

Corporation: Online via MA Secretary of the Commonwealth. LLC / LLP: Online via MA Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth
Quick facts

Everything about Certificate of Good Standing in Massachusetts.

Issuing officeMassachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth
Official document nameCertificate of Good Standing
Alternate namesCertificate of Legal Existence · Certificate of Existence
Requesters often want it dated within90 days
Online availableYes
NotesMust be current with Department of Revenue and Corporations Division.
Official sources

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

How long does a Massachusetts certificate take?

Massachusetts typically processes requests in 1-2 business days (state processing time, not guaranteed). Processing time is set by the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, not by us.

How much is a Massachusetts certificate of good standing?

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

FAQ

Massachusetts Certificate of Good Standing, asked & answered.

What is the Massachusetts certificate of good standing called?
Massachusetts issues it as a Certificate of Good Standing, from the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Related names you may see: Certificate of Legal Existence and Certificate of Existence.
Will I get a PDF or a paper Massachusetts certificate?
An emailed PDF. The Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth issues the Massachusetts certificate electronically, and we email you the PDF as soon as the state provides it.
What can stop the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth from issuing it?
Massachusetts entities must be current with the Department of Revenue (tax filings) AND the Corporations Division for good standing. Both agencies share data.
Which Massachusetts option should I choose?
Massachusetts has 2 options: Corporation (Online via MA Secretary of the Commonwealth); LLC / LLP (Online via MA Secretary of the Commonwealth). If the party asking for it named a form, choose that one.
Neighbors

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