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North Carolina Certificate of Existence
North Carolina calls this document a Certificate of Existence. The NC Secretary of State issues it to confirm your entity is properly registered and current with annual report filings.
From
50USD
Typical TAT
Immediate
Validity
90 days
Online
Yes
Available options
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Why you need it
Common requests in North Carolina
North Carolina businesses use Certificates of Existence for banking, biotech industry transactions, real estate, and foreign qualification.
How it works
The North Carolina process
North Carolina processes certificates within 1-2 business days. State fee is $15.
North Carolina Secretary of StateQuick facts
Everything about Certificate of Existence in North Carolina.
Issuing officeNorth Carolina Secretary of State
Official document nameCertificate of Existence
Alternate namesCertificate of Good Standing · Certificate of Authorization
Validity90 days
Online availableYes
FAQ
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Neighbors
Operating in multiple states?
Many North Carolina businesses also need certificates from neighboring states.
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