If you formed your LLC in New Hampshire and need to provide proof of your LLC’s good standing, then you’ll need to obtain a “Certificate of Good Standing” from the New Hampshire Secretary of State.
The cost of a Certificate of Good Standing from the New Hampshire Secretary of State is $5.00 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 New Hampshire LLC.
A New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing, or “Certificate of Existence,” is a document issued by the New Hampshire Secretary of State certifying that your LLC is legally registered and all taxes and other fees associated with forming an LLC have been paid. The certificate also confirms that there are no outstanding debts or unpaid taxes associated with the LLC. The New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing is a requirement to do business in some states and when applying for loans, insurance, or other services.
The best way to get a New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing is online:
Step 1. Go to the New Hampshire Secretary of State website and download the Certificate of Good Standing application form.
Step 2. Fill out the New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing Application form with your LLC’s legal name, mailing address, contact information, and other required information.
Step 3. Pay the $5 fee for a digital copy or a $10 fee for a mailed physical copy.
Step 4. Submit the New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing application and payment to the Secretary of State’s office by mail or online.
Step 5. The New Hampshire Secretary of State will process your New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing request within 3-5 business days. You should receive the New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing either by email or in the mail, depending on how you requested it.
Step 6. Once you have received your New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing, you can use it to provide proof of your LLC’s good standing when necessary.
Other Reasons You May Need a New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing
In addition to providing proof of good standing when required, New Hampshire Certificates of Good Standing can be used in other situations, such as:
• To prove that the New Hampshire Secretary of State recognizes the LLC name
• To prove that the New Hampshire Secretary of State recognizes the LLC’s Articles of Organization
• To prove that the New Hampshire Secretary of State recognizes the New Hampshire LLC’s registered agent
• To transfer ownership or assets to another party.
If a New Hampshire LLC fails to pay its annual filing fees or other taxes and fees, it could be placed in a “not in good standing” status by the Secretary of State. If this happens, the New Hampshire Secretary of State will send a notice to your business’s registered agent and you may need to take corrective action to bring your New Hampshire LLC back into good standing.
If your New Hampshire LLC has lost its good standing status, you can restore it by filing the Certificate of Good Standing form with the New Hampshire Secretary of State. The fee for a New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing is $5.00 for a digital copy or $10 for a mailed physical copy. Once you have filed the New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing form, you will be able to prove that your LLC is in good standing again.
The state typically processes New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing applications within 3-5 business days.
In addition to a New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing, you may need to provide other documents such as your New Hampshire LLC’s Articles of Organization and proof that the New Hampshire Secretary of State recognizes your company’s registered agent.
Yes, there is a fee of $5.00 for a digital copy or $10 for a mailed physical copy.
You can restore your LLC’s good standing by filing the New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing form with the Secretary of State. The fee for a New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing is $5.00 for a digital copy or $10 for a mailed physical copy. Once you have filed the New Hampshire Certificate of Good Standing form, you will be able to prove that your LLC is in good standing.