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A certificate of good standing is an official document from the state that formed your LLC or corporation confirming the business exists and is current on its state filings and fees. You order it from that state’s business filing office, which is the Secretary of State in most states. Fees run from $0 in Colorado and Wyoming to $175 for a Delaware long form, and most states issue the certificate online the same day.
Nebraska issues a Certificate of Good Standing through the Secretary of State, Business Services Division. Find your LLC or corporation in the Secretary of State corporate search and buy the electronic certificate for $6.50, which you view and print immediately, or the paper certificate with the State Seal for $10.00, mailed by USPS within 2 to 3 business days. LLCs and corporations pay the same fee.
Maryland’s certificate of good standing is the Certificate of Status, issued by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), Charter Division. Order it online through Maryland Business Express under Business Entity Search, Certificate of Status and Document Order, or request it by mail. The SDAT fee is $20, plus $20 for expedited service. Online certificates can be verified on the SDAT site. A long form certificate is also available for $20.
