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Rhode Island Certificate of Good Standing

In Rhode Island, the document is a Certificate of Good Standing, issued by the Rhode Island Department of State. Rhode Island state fees: Standard $22, Nonprofit $7. Our total is $50 for each, with the state fee included.

Fees last checked Oct 2, 2026

Rhode Island issues a Certificate of Good Standing through the Department of State's Business Services Division. The document confirms your RI entity is current with annual reports.

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From

50USD

State processing time

2BD

Requesters often want it dated within

60 days

Online

Yes

Available options

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

Standard

2 business days

Online via RI Department of State

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Nonprofit

2 business days

Lower fee for nonprofits

$50Order this →
Why you need it

Common requests in Rhode Island

Rhode Island businesses use Certificates of Good Standing for banking, healthcare, and operating in adjacent Massachusetts/Connecticut.

How it works

The Rhode Island process

Rhode Island typically processes requests in 2 business days (state processing time, not guaranteed).

Standard: Online via RI Department of State. Nonprofit: Lower fee for nonprofits.

Rhode Island Department of State
Quick facts

Everything about Certificate of Good Standing in Rhode Island.

Issuing officeRhode Island Department of State
Official document nameCertificate of Good Standing
Alternate namesCertificate of Legal Existence · Certificate of Existence
Requesters often want it dated within60 days
Online availableYes
Official sources

The Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Department of State sets the fee and processing time; its site has the current figures.

How long does a Rhode Island certificate take?

Rhode Island typically processes requests in 2 business days (state processing time, not guaranteed). Processing time is set by the Rhode Island Department of State, not by us.

How much is a Rhode Island certificate of good standing?

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

FAQ

Rhode Island Certificate of Good Standing, asked & answered.

What is the Rhode Island certificate of good standing called?
Rhode Island issues it as a Certificate of Good Standing, from the Rhode Island Department of State. Related names you may see: Certificate of Legal Existence and Certificate of Existence.
Will I get a PDF or a paper Rhode Island certificate?
An emailed PDF. The Rhode Island Department of State issues the Rhode Island certificate electronically, and we email you the PDF as soon as the state provides it.
Which Rhode Island option should I choose?
Rhode Island has 2 options: Standard (Online via RI Department of State); Nonprofit (Lower fee for nonprofits). If the party asking for it named a form, choose that one.
How recent does a Rhode Island Certificate of Good Standing need to be?
Rhode Island does not set an expiry; the bank, landlord or agency asking for it decides. For Rhode Island, requesters often want it dated within 60 days.
Neighbors

Operating in multiple states?

Many Rhode Island businesses also need certificates from neighboring states.

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