If you formed your LLC in Florida and need to provide proof of your LLC’s good standing, then you’ll need to obtain a “Certificate of Status” from the Florida Secretary of state. Read this page to learn how to obtain proof of Good Standing for a Florida LLC.
The cost of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Connecticut Secretary of State is $8.75.
Providing proof of good standing for an LLC may be required when:
A Certificate of Good Standing (also called a Certificate of Status) is a legal document issued by the Secretary of State that confirms an LLC is in good standing with the state.
It includes information such as the name, file number, and date of formation.
Getting a Certificate of Good Standing for an LLC in Florida is easy and can be done entirely online.
Follow these steps to get your certificate:
Step 1. Go to the Florida Secretary of State’s website.
Step 2. Select “Business Services” from the main menu and select “Certificate of Status” from the dropdown menu.
Step 3. Choose the type of Certificate of Status you need and enter the required LLC information.
Step 4. Enter payment information and click “Submit” to complete your request.
Step 5. Once your request has been processed, you will receive an email from the Secretary of State with a link to download your Certificate of Good Standing.
A Florida LLC can become delinquent if it fails to pay the annual fee or file an Annual Report. If this happens, the LLC will be in “delinquent” status until all outstanding fees and reports are paid.
In order to return to good standing, you must pay all outstanding fees and penalties and submit any outstanding reports. If you are unable to do so, the Secretary of State will administratively dissolve your LLC.
When this happens, you can no longer operate until you reinstate your LLC in good standing. To avoid delinquency and reinstatement fees, make sure that your LLC pays its annual fee and files an Annual Report every year.
If your Florida LLC has lost its good standing, you will need to file a petition for reinstatement with the Secretary of State. You can do this online by selecting “Business Services” from the main menu and then selecting “Reinstatement”.
From there, you will enter the necessary information about your LLC and pay the required fee. Once your petition has been approved, you will receive an email from the Secretary of State with a link to download your Certificate of Reinstatement.
This document is proof that your LLC is in good standing again.
It takes up to 5 business days to process your request and receive the certificate.
The fee for a Certificate of Good Standing in Florida is $50.
You will need to file a petition for reinstatement with the Secretary of State. You can do this online by selecting “Business Services” from the main menu and then selecting “Reinstatement”. From there, you will enter the necessary information about your LLC and pay the required fee. Once your petition has been approved, you will receive an email from the Secretary of State with a link to download your Certificate of Reinstatement.
If you fail to pay your annual fees or file an Annual Report, your LLC will be in “delinquent” status until all outstanding fees and reports are paid. In order to return to good standing, you must pay all outstanding fees and penalties and submit any outstanding reports.