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New York Certificate of Good Standing

New York issues it as the Certificate of Status.

In New York, the document is a Certificate of Status, issued by the New York Department of State. We don't order New York certificates; you can request one directly from the New York Department of State (Division of Corporations).

New York issues a Certificate of Status (often asked for as a Certificate of Good Standing) through the Department of State's Division of Corporations. The document confirms your NY entity is current with biennial reports and franchise tax obligations.

We don't currently order certificates in New York. You can request one directly from the New York Department of State (Division of Corporations):

dos.ny.gov/certificate-status

Ordering

Direct only

State processing time

1-2 weeks (mail/fax request)

Requesters often want it dated within

60 days

Online

Mail

How to request

Requesting your Certificate of Status. In New York you request it directly from the state.

We don't currently order certificates in New York. You can request one directly from the New York Department of State (Division of Corporations):

dos.ny.gov/certificate-status
Why you need it

Common requests in New York

New York businesses frequently need Certificates of Good Standing for Wall Street financing, real estate transactions (NYC especially), media/entertainment contracts, and foreign qualification.

How it works

The New York process

New York typically processes requests in 1-2 weeks (mail/fax request; state processing time, not guaranteed).

The Department of State's Division of Corporations issues the Certificate of Status on written request.

New York Department of State
Quick facts

Everything about Certificate of Status in New York.

Issuing officeNew York Department of State
Official document nameCertificate of Status
Alternate namesCertificate of Good Standing · Certificate of Existence
Requesters often want it dated within60 days
Online availableNo, mail intake only
Official sources

Fees and processing times for New York are set by the New York Department of State (Division of Corporations); check its site for the current figures.

How long does a New York certificate take?

New York typically processes requests in 1-2 weeks (mail/fax request; state processing time, not guaranteed). Processing time is set by the New York Department of State, not by us.

How much is a New York certificate of good standing?

We don't currently order certificates in New York. You can request a New York Certificate of Status directly from the New York Department of State, which sets the fee.

FAQ

New York Certificate of Status, asked & answered.

What is the New York certificate of good standing called?
New York issues it as a Certificate of Status, from the New York Department of State. Related names you may see: Certificate of Good Standing and Certificate of Existence.
Can I order a New York Certificate of Status through GetGoodStanding.com?
No. We don't order New York certificates. Request it directly from the New York Department of State (Division of Corporations) at https://dos.ny.gov/certificate-status; the state sets the fee and how it is returned.
What can stop the New York Department of State from issuing it?
New York requires biennial reports (every 2 years), not annual. The state also assesses an annual filing fee for LLCs based on income.
How recent does a New York Certificate of Status need to be?
New York does not set an expiry; the bank, landlord or agency asking for it decides. For New York, requesters often want it dated within 60 days.
Neighbors

Operating in multiple states?

Many New York businesses also need certificates from neighboring states.

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New York Certificate of Status
requested directly through the state.

We don't currently order certificates in New York. You can request one directly from the New York Department of State (Division of Corporations):

dos.ny.gov/certificate-status