If you formed your LLC in Virginia and need to provide proof of your LLC’s good standing, then you’ll need to obtain a “Letter of Good Standing” from the Virginia State Corporation Division.
The cost of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Virginia State Corporation Division is $6.00. The Certificate of Existence is available within 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 Virginia LLC.
A Virginia Letter of Good Standing is a document certified by the Virginia Secretary of State that confirms an LLC’s compliance with state law. It is sometimes called a “Certificate of Good Standing.” This document states that the LLC has filed all required documents, paid any necessary fees to maintain its good standing, and is currently in business.
The best way to get a Certificate of Good Standing from the Virginia State Corporation Division is online:
Step 1. Visit the Virginia State Corporation Division website.
Step 2. Log in to the Virginia Business Portal or create a new account if you do not already have one.
Step 3. Select “Certificate of Good Standing” from the list of services available on the portal homepage.
Step 4. Enter your LLC name and click “Search.”
Step 5. Select Virginia LLC from the search results and click “Continue”.
Step 6. Verify your Virginia LLC information and click “Proceed to Checkout.”
Step 7. Follow the prompts for payment ($6) and review the Terms & Conditions before submitting your request for a Virginia Certificate of Good Standing.
Step 8. Once your request is processed, you will receive the Virginia Certificate of Good Standing via email.
The Virginia State Corporation Division might find that your Virginia LLC is not in good standing if:
1. The LLC has failed to pay the Virginia annual registration fee.
2. The LLC has failed to file the required biennial report with the Virginia State Corporation Division.
3. The LLC’s registered agent cannot be reached or has failed to provide the Virginia State Corporation Division with current contact information.
4. The LLC’s address of record cannot be verified as valid.
If your Virginia LLC fails to meet any of the requirements above, you may need to take corrective action in order to maintain good standing and obtain a Virginia Certificate of Good Standing
If your Virginia LLC has lost its good standing, you will need to take the following steps:
1. Pay any overdue fees or penalties (if applicable).
2. Submit a Virginia Biennial Report and/or Annual Registration Fee (if applicable).
3. Update Virginia registered agent information with the Virginia State Corporation Division (if necessary).
4. Submit an Address of Record Change Form to the Virginia State Corporation Division (if necessary).
5. Request a Virginia Certificate of Good Standing from the Virginia State Corporation Division.
6. Any other corrections or changes that may be necessary to bring your Virginia LLC into good standing with Virginia law.
Once all required steps have been taken, you should be able to obtain a Virginia Certificate of Good Standing from the Virginia State Corporation Division.
No. A Virginia Certificate of Good Standing is not a requirement for doing business in Virginia, but it may be necessary in certain situations (e.g., registering an LLC with the IRS or opening a bank account).
The Virginia State Corporation Division charges a $6 fee for issuing Certificates of Good Standing.
Generally, Virginia Certificates of Good Standing are issued within five business days.