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Obtaining a Certificate of Good Standing from time to time is a
normal part of conducting business,.
Certificate of Good Standing for Limited Liability Companies:
Agency: | California Secretary of State - Business Programs Division |
Form: | Business Entity Records Form |
Filing Method: | Mail, fax, or online. |
Agency Fee: | $5 |
Notes: | The Secretary of State requires entities from foreign countries submitting a Certificate of Good Standing in a language that is not English to submit a translated copy along with the original. |
Certificate of Good Standing for Corporations:
Agency: | California Secretary of State - Business Programs Division |
Form: | Business Entity Records Form |
Filing Method: | Mail, fax, or online. |
Agency Fee: | $5 |
Notes: | The Secretary of State requires entities from foreign countries submitting a Certificate of Good Standing in a language that is not English to submit a translated copy along with the original. |
Certificate of Good Standing for Nonprofit Corporations:
Agency: | California Secretary of State - Business Programs Division |
Form: | Business Entity Records Form |
Filing Method: | Mail, in-person, or online. |
Agency Fee: |
- $5 for mail and online requests
- $15 for in-person requests
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Notes: | The Secretary of State requires entities from foreign countries submitting a Certificate of Good Standing in a language that is not English to submit a translated copy along with the original. |
Certificate of Good Standing for Professional Corporations:
Agency: | California Secretary of State - Business Programs Division |
Form: | Business Entity Records Form |
Filing Method: | Mail, fax, or online. |
Agency Fee: | $5 |
Notes: | The Secretary of State requires entities from foreign countries submitting a Certificate of Good Standing in a language that is not English to submit a translated copy along with the original. |
Certificate of Good Standing for Limited Partnerships:
Agency: | California Secretary of State - Business Programs Division |
Form: | Business Entity Records Form |
Filing Method: | Mail |
Agency Fee: | $5 |
Notes: | The Secretary of State requires entities from foreign countries submitting a Certificate of Good Standing in a language that is not English to submit a translated copy along with the original. |
Learn about obtaining a certificate of good standing in other states:
Please note that in Washington, North Dakota, South Dakota, and New Hampshire, the
certificate contains a raised seal, so you likely need a mailed copy of the certificate.
California Certificate of Good Standing, California Certificate of Existence, California Certificate of Status