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New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing

In New Hampshire, the document is a Certificate of Good Standing, issued by the New Hampshire Secretary of State. We don't order New Hampshire certificates; you can request one directly from the New Hampshire Secretary of State (Corporation Division).

New Hampshire issues a Certificate of Good Standing through the Corporation Division of the Secretary of State. The document confirms your NH entity is current with annual report filings.

We don't currently order certificates in New Hampshire. You can request one directly from the New Hampshire Secretary of State (Corporation Division):

sos.nh.gov/corporation-ucc-securities/corporation/order-a-certificate

Ordering

Direct only

State processing time

7-14BD (mail request)

Requesters often want it dated within

60 days

Online

Mail

How to request

Requesting your Certificate of Good Standing. In New Hampshire you request it directly from the state.

We don't currently order certificates in New Hampshire. You can request one directly from the New Hampshire Secretary of State (Corporation Division):

sos.nh.gov/corporation-ucc-securities/corporation/order-a-certificate
Why you need it

Common requests in New Hampshire

New Hampshire businesses use Certificates of Good Standing for banking, real estate, and operating throughout New England.

How it works

The New Hampshire process

New Hampshire typically processes requests in 7-14 business days (mail request; state processing time, not guaranteed).

The Corporation Division of the New Hampshire Secretary of State issues the certificate on request.

New Hampshire Secretary of State
Quick facts

Everything about Certificate of Good Standing in New Hampshire.

Issuing officeNew Hampshire Secretary of State
Official document nameCertificate of Good Standing
Alternate namesCertificate of Existence
Requesters often want it dated within60 days
Online availableNo, mail intake only
Official sources

Fees and processing times for New Hampshire are set by the New Hampshire Secretary of State (Corporation Division); check its site for the current figures.

How long does a New Hampshire certificate take?

New Hampshire typically processes requests in 7-14 business days (mail request; state processing time, not guaranteed). Processing time is set by the New Hampshire Secretary of State, not by us.

How much is a New Hampshire certificate of good standing?

We don't currently order certificates in New Hampshire. You can request a New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing directly from the New Hampshire Secretary of State, which sets the fee.

FAQ

New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing, asked & answered.

What is the New Hampshire certificate of good standing called?
New Hampshire issues it as a Certificate of Good Standing, from the New Hampshire Secretary of State. Related names you may see: Certificate of Existence.
Can I order a New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing through GetGoodStanding.com?
No. We don't order New Hampshire certificates. Request it directly from the New Hampshire Secretary of State (Corporation Division) at https://sos.nh.gov/corporation-ucc-securities/corporation/order-a-certificate/; the state sets the fee and how it is returned.
How recent does a New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing need to be?
New Hampshire does not set an expiry; the bank, landlord or agency asking for it decides. For New Hampshire, requesters often want it dated within 60 days.
Neighbors

Operating in multiple states?

Many New Hampshire businesses also need certificates from neighboring states.

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Request directly

New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing
requested directly through the state.

We don't currently order certificates in New Hampshire. You can request one directly from the New Hampshire Secretary of State (Corporation Division):

sos.nh.gov/corporation-ucc-securities/corporation/order-a-certificate