Wisconsin Certificate of Good Standing

Once the Secretary of State office returns the document to us, we immediately scan the document and email you a copy of the original. Our delivery time does not include weekend & state holidays when the state office is closed.

Definition

The Certificate of Good Standing (also referred to as the California Certificate of Status or Certificate of Existence) is an official document issued by the Secretary of State that certifies that the legal entity is registered with the State and is in compliance with state requirements. Upon submittal, the Office of the Secretary of State will grant a Certificate of Good Standing to any domestic or foreign profit or nonprofit business entity that was duly registered or formed within the State. Some states may offer both a short form and a long form good standing.

Reasons for obtaining a Good Standing Certificate

• Qualification or registering your entity in another state – go to our qualification page
• To file amendments at the California Secretary of State Office – see our amendments page
• To avoid dissolution or suspension
• Obtaining a loan or credit line

Entity Requirements and Availability

• Qualification or registering your entity in another state – see our qualification page
• To file amendments at the Secretary of State Office – see our amendments page
• To avoid dissolution or suspension

We can obtain California Good Standing Certificates for the following entities

• Limited Liability Company
• Limited Partnership
• Limited Liability Partnership
• General Partnership

Other State Nomenclature

• Certificate of Fact
• Certificate of Authority
• Certificate of Existence
• Certificate of Authorization
• Letter of Good Standing