If you formed your LLC in Minnesota and need to provide proof of your LLC’s good standing, then you’ll need to obtain a “Certificate of Good Standing” from the Minnesota Secretary of State.
The cost of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Minnesota Secretary of State is $50.00. Processing is immediate when ordered online.
Providing proof of good standing for an LLC may be required when:
Read this page to learn how to obtain proof of Good Standing for a Minnesota LLC.
A Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing is issued by the Minnesota Secretary of State and serves as proof that a business entity in Minnesota is legally registered and compliant with Minnesota statutes.
Step 1. Go to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website and select “Business Services” from the menu.
Step 2. Select Certificates from the drop down menu.
Step 3. Enter your LLC name or Minnesota Business ID number.
Step 4. Select the type of Certificate you need: Certificate of Good Standing.
Step 5. Select “Continue to Payment” and enter your payment information.
Step 6. Once the Secretary of State has processed your order, you will receive a copy of your Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing via email.
Step 7. You can also check the status of existing orders or view previously issued Minnesota Certificates of Good Standing through the Secretary of State website.
A Minnesota LLC may fail to be in good standing if:
Step 1. The LLC has not paid the Minnesota Annual Renewal Fee.
Step 2. The LLC has failed to file its Minnesota Annual Report or has filed it late.
Step 3. The Minnesota Secretary of State has suspended or revoked the LLC’s certificate of authority.
Step 4. The LLC is not registered to do business in Minnesota.
Step 5. The LLC has failed to file its Minnesota Franchise Tax Return and pay the required franchise tax.
Step 6. The LLC has failed to register with the Minnesota Department of Revenue for collection of Minnesota sales/use taxes or employer withholding taxes.
Step 7. The LLC has failed to file its Minnesota Business Corporation Act Annual Report or Minnesota Limited Liability Company Annual Report, or has filed it late.
If your Minnesota LLC has lost its good standing, you can restore it by taking the following steps:
Step 1. Pay any past due Minnesota annual renewal fees or Minnesota franchise taxes.
Step 2. File any past due Minnesota Annual Reports or Minnesota Franchise Tax Returns.
Step 3. Register with the Minnesota Department of Revenue for collection of Minnesota sales/use taxes or employer withholding taxes.
Step 4. File any Minnesota Business Corporation Act Annual Report or Minnesota Limited Liability Company Annual Report that are past due.
Step 5. Submit a Minnesota LLC Application for New Certificate of Authority if the Secretary of State has suspended or revoked your LLC’s Certificate of Authority.
Step 6. Submit a Minnesota LLC Certificate of Good Standing request to the Secretary of State with the required fee.
Processing is immediate when ordered online. You should receive your Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing within minutes after submitting your order.
Yes, there is a fee of $15.00 for obtaining a Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing.
Yes, you must file any past due Minnesota Annual Reports or Minnesota Franchise Tax Returns in order to obtain a Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing.
Yes, your Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing is valid for all Minnesota state agencies. It is sometimes requested by banks, creditors, and other third parties as proof that the LLC is in good standing.