What is a Certificate of Existence?
A Indiana Certificate of Existence shows your business is legally formed and operating in Indiana. The Indiana Secretary of State fulfills requests. You can get one by remaining compliant with regulations and ordering online for $26 or by mail for $30. We recommend getting one as soon as possible since banks and insurance companies will want it. A certificate does not expire.
Steps to Get a Certificate:
- Maintain compliance
- Request a certificate of existence from the Secretary of State
A certificate confirms your company was created lawfully and properly maintained. You may need it to prove compliance, registration, past suspension or dissolution. The formal document features the state seal and Secretary of State’s signature.
How to Order
To order online, search for your company on the Secretary of State website and generate a Certificate of Existence. Pay by credit card. To order by mail, print the form and submit it with payment. Processing takes up to 5 days plus mailing time.
Cost and Validity:
- Online: $26
- By mail: $30
- No expiration date
Additional Information on Good Standing Certificates:
You may need it to open a business bank account or apply for business loans. A certificate of good standing is issued by a government authority, usually a Secretary of State. It shows your company is authorized to do business.
How to Obtain a Certificate of Authority
- File form and pay fee of $125 to Secretary of State.
- Provide certificate of good standing from home state dated within 60 days.
Details Included on the Certificate:
- Company name
- Certificate number
- Business type of entity
- Company status
- Date of formation
- Principal office address
- Registered agent name