If you formed your LLC in California and need to provide proof of your LLC’s good standing, then you’ll need to obtain a “Certificate of Good Standing” from the California Secretary of State. Read this page to learn how to obtain proof of Good Standing for a California LLC. The cost of a Certificate of Good Standing from the California Secretary of State is $50.
Processing takes up to 5 business days.
Providing proof of good standing for an LLC may be required when:
A California Certificate of Status, also known as a “Certificate of Good Standing,” is an official document issued by the California Secretary of State that confirms your LLC is active and registered in California. It essentially means that your LLC is in good standing with the state and has met all requirements for maintaining its registration. A Certificate of Status can be used to prove to financial institutions, insurance companies, or other states when registering an LLC outside California that your business entity meets all necessary requirements for doing business legally. Obtaining a Certificate of Status costs $50 and processing times may take up to 5 business days.
The best way to obtain a Certificate of Status (also known as a Certificate of Good Standing)is to apply online through the California Secretary of State Bizfile Online tool.
You can check your LLC’s status first for free by visiting California’s business search tool.
1. Visit the California Secretary of State’s Bizfile Online tool.
2. Click on the “Certificate of Status” option, which can be found under the “Business Entities” section of the page. You’ll need to log in or sign up for an account.
4. Follow the instructions to fill out the form and pay the $50 fee.
5. Once all information is submitted, the proof of good standing will be emailed or sent in the mail.
It’s important to remember that a Certificate of Status is only valid as of the date issued. Depending on your situation, you may need an updated certificate at a later time.
To get a certificate of Good Standing in California, you will need to apply online through the California Secretary of State Bizfile Online tool. You can check your LLC’s status first for free by visiting California’s business search tool. The cost of a Certificate of Good Standing is $50 and processing takes up to 5 business days. To apply, click on the “Certificate of Status” option under the “Business Entities” section, fill out the form and submit payment. Once all information is submitted, your proof of good standing will be emailed or sent in the mail.
A Certificate of Good Standing for an LLC in California is an official document issued by the California Secretary of State that confirms your LLC is active and registered in California. It essentially means that your LLC is in good standing with the state and has met all requirements for maintaining its registration.
No, California does not require a letter of Good Standing. However, providing proof of good standing for an LLC may be required when registering an LLC in a state other than the one it was formed in, applying for loans, getting business insurance, or opening a business bank account.
Yes, you may need a Certificate of Status for your LLC in California when registering an LLC in a state other than the one it was formed in, applying for loans, getting business insurance, or opening a business bank account. The Certificate of Status is an official document issued by the California Secretary of State that confirms your LLC is active and registered in California.
A Certificate of Good Standing in California costs $50 and processing times may take up to 5 business days.
The time it takes to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing in California depends on how you apply. If you apply online through the California Secretary of State Bizfile Online tool, the process usually takes up to 5 business days.