Verify Your Company's Status with the State

The Company Corporation can help you confirm your company's good standing with the state. By requesting a Certificate of Good Standing from the Secretary of State, you can ensure that your business has satisfied its annual report and/or franchise tax obligations. Some states refer to a Certificate of Good Standing as a Certificate of Status or Certificate of Existence.

Contact a Business Specialist today at 800-818-6082 (toll-free) or 302-636-5440 to place an order. Fees for a Certificate of Good Standing vary by state.

Who Needs a Certificate of Good Standing?

Businesses commonly request Certificates of Good Standing simply to verify their company's current status. A Certificate of Good Standing may also be requested by:

• Other state governments, if you want to register your company to do business in additional states
  
  
• A lender, in order to obtain financing
  
  
• A bank, in order to open a business checking account
  
  
• Potential business partners or investors

Place Your Order Now

Request a Certificate of Good Standing from The Company Corporation as follows:

• Tell us that you want to order a Certificate of Good Standing.
  
  
• We request payment and basic information about your company, like its name and state of formation.
  
  
• We order a Certificate of Good Standing from the Secretary of State.
  
  
• We send your Certificate of Good Standing to you.

Not Ready to Order a Certificate Yet?

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