If you formed your LLC in Nebraska and need to provide proof of your LLC’s good standing, then you’ll need to obtain a “Certificate of Good Standing” from the Nebraska Secretary of State.
The cost of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Nebraska Secretary of State is $10.00 for a digital copy and $10 for a mailed physical copy. Processing takes up to 3-5 business days.
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 Nebraska LLC.
A Nebraska Certificate of Good Standing is a form issued by the Nebraska Secretary of State and is evidence that your LLC has met all filing and compliance requirements necessary to remain legally registered. A certificate of good standing shows that:
Step 1. Your Nebraska LLC was properly formed.
Step 2. All required annual reports and fees have been paid.
Step 3. Your Nebraska LLC has not been dissolved or administratively revoked.
The best way to get a Certificate of Good Standing from the Nebraska Secretary of State is online:
Step 1. Go to the Nebraska Secretary of State Corporate & Business Search page.
Step 2. Select how you would like to search for your Nebraska LLC.
Step 3. Enter your Nebraska LLC name into the search box on the next page and click the “Search” button.
Step 4. After locating your LLC in the search results, select “Business Details,” and then select “Order Certificate of Good Standing.”
Step 5. Enter all other requested information into the form and click “Continue to Checkout.”
Step 6. At checkout, pay the $10.00 fee by credit card or electronic check.
Step 7. Your Nebraska Certificate of Good Standing will be emailed to you within 3-5 business days of your request being approved, or mailed out to you if requested at checkout (for an additional fee).
There are three main reasons your Nebraska LLC might fail to be in good standing with the Secretary of State:
1. Filing of required annual reports and fees is not made on time.
2. Changes to the business owners, such as a change in management or ownership, have not been reported to the Nebraska Secretary of State within the designated time frame.
3. The LLC has failed to comply with Nebraska’s other legal requirements.
If your Nebraska LLC has lost its good standing, you will need to restore it before you can obtain a Nebraska Certificate of Good Standing. To do so:
1. File any past-due annual reports and any applicable fees with the Nebraska Secretary of State.
2. Make sure all changes concerning the business’s owners or management have been reported to the Nebraska Secretary of State.
3. Ensure your LLC is compliant with all other Nebraska legal requirements .
4. Once you have completed these steps, you will be able to request a Nebraska Certificate of Good Standing from the Secretary of State.
It typically takes 3-5 business days after your request is approved for the Nebraska Secretary of State to process and send you a Certificate of Good Standing.
You can request an expedited Nebraska Certificate of Good Standing for an additional fee at checkout.
A Nebraska Certificate of Good Standing is evidence that your LLC is in good standing with the Secretary of State and should not be confused with a Tax Clearance Certificate from Nebraska Department of Revenue.
The Nebraska Secretary of State website has useful information and resources for Nebraska LLCs that can help you stay in good standing with the Nebraska Secretary of State. You can also find helpful information on our Nebraska LLC page.