Certificate of Good Standing
A certificate of good standing validates that a limited liability company or corporation was founded lawfully and has been properly maintained. You need a certificate for several reasons: applying for loans, leasing commercial space, moving business out of state, or opening a bank account.
To get a Certificate of Authority in Alabama, apply to the secretary of state’s office and submit an application along with home state certificates. The South Dakota Secretary of State allows online and mail-in certificate requests.
All Alabama certificate orders are refundable before payment to the Secretary of State, minus cancellation fees and processing expenses. A certificate shows a corporation or LLC exists and is compliant with state requirements.
Certificate of Good Conduct in New York
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Ordering Certified Copies in Georgia
Any Georgia company can order certified copies of its formation documents from the Secretary of State with a processing time of 5 days plus mailing.
A certificate is not required for a sole proprietorship in any state. However, corporations and LLCs may need one in some states. This document is also known as a Certificate of Good Standing or Certificate of Authorization. In Alabama, it is known as a certificate of compliance.