If you formed your LLC in North Carolina and need to provide proof of your LLC’s good standing, then you’ll need to obtain a “Letter of Good Standing” from the North Carolina Secretary of State.
The cost of a Letter of Good Standing from the North Carolina Secretary of State is $15.00 online and is available immediately.
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 North Carolina LLC.
A North Carolina Letter of Good Standing is a certificate from the Secretary of State verifying that your LLC is in good standing and has all the required paperwork on file and is current on all relevant taxes and is authorized to do business in the state of North Carolina.
The best way to get a Certificate of Good Standing in North Carolina is online:
Step 1. Go to North Carolina Secretary of State’s website. .
Step 2. On the left-hand side of the page, click “Business Services” and then select “Certificate of Good Standing/Existence” from the drop-down menu.
Step 3. Enter the name of your North Carolina LLC.
Step 4. Enter the LLC’s North Carolina filing number.
Step 5. Enter the LLC’s e-mail address and contact information, then click “Continue.”
Step 6. Review the Certificate of Good Standing for accuracy and then click “Submit Payment” to pay the $15.00 fee.
Step 7. Once payment is processed, you will receive your North Carolina Certificate of Good Standing via email.
You can also mail in a request for a North Carolina Letter of Good Standing by following these steps:
1. Download and print the North Carolina LLC Certificate of Good Standing form found on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website.
2. Fill out all required information on the form and include a check or money order for $15.00 payable to North Carolina Secretary of State.
3. Mail the completed form and payment to:
North Carolina Secretary of State, Attn: Certificate Of Good Standing
Unit, 2
South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
4. Once your request is processed, you will receive the North Carolina Certificate of Good Standing by mail.
If your North Carolina LLC is not in good standing, it could be for a number of reasons:
1. Failure to file annual reports
2. Non-payment of taxes or fees
3. Inaccurate filing information
4. Legal issues
If your North Carolina LLC has lost its good standing for any of the reasons above, you can restore it by filing and paying the outstanding taxes or fees and submitting the required documents to North Carolina Secretary of State.
Once North Carolina Secretary of State verifies that all requirements have been met, then your LLC will be restored to good standing.
It usually takes North Carolina Secretary of State 2-3 business days to process a Certificate of Good Standing.
The North Carolina Secretary of State offers an expedited service for $50.00 which guarantees same-day processing.
You will need to provide your North Carolina LLC’s name, North Carolina filing number, and contact information. You will also need to include a check or money order for $15.00 payable to North Carolina Secretary of State.
Yes, you can request a Certificate of Good Standing from North Carolina Secretary of State in person by visiting their offices in Raleigh, North Carolina, and submitting your application in person. You will still need to provide the same information as you would for an online or mail-in request, but processing time is much faster.