You can get a Pennsylvania certificate of subsistence by remaining compliant with state regulations and ordering a certificate online.
Costs and Processing Time
In Pennsylvania, ordering a certificate of subsistence costs $40. The total cost for a Pennsylvania Good Standing Certificate depends on the type of company and how fast you need the Certificate. With our Pennsylvania Good Standing Certificate services, there are no hidden charges or surprise fees.
LLCs must pay $40 to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing in Pennsylvania. Mail filings for Pennsylvania LLC approvals take 5-6 weeks.
Other States
You can request a certificate of good standing from the Michigan Department of Licensing for $10. Minnesota has an online business filings page for ordering certificates of good standing for $5 or $15. To get a certificate in Mississippi, create an account on the Secretary of State’s website and order the document for $25.
Purpose of Certificate of Good Standing
You need a certificate of good standing for several reasons: opening a bank account, applying for a loan, leasing commercial space, or registering a business out of state. A certificate shows a company has paid taxes and filed documents required in its state of formation.
Pennsylvania Documentation Titles
In Pennsylvania, this document is now called the Subsistence Certificate for Domestic Filing Entities if it is for an entity formed in Pennsylvania. It is called a certificate of registration if it is for an entity formed in another state.
Additional Notes
When requesting a Certificate of Good Standing and filing a Certificate of Organization, use two separate envelopes to prevent confusion, even if mailing to the same address.
It usually takes most states 7-10 business days to approve an LLC; other states could take 4-6 weeks.