In Short: How to Get a Certificate of Good Standing in Alaska
In Alaska, the certificate of good standing is called a Certificate of Compliance, and the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing issues it. You order it online through the Corporations Section and pay $10 by Visa or Mastercard, then print it immediately. You can also mail the Copy Request Form with the same $10 fee and receive the certificate 10 to 15 business days after the Division receives it.
- Official name: Certificate of Compliance (the Division states it means the same as a Certificate of Good Standing)
- Issued by: Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Corporations Section
- Fee: $10.00 for all entity types, online or by mail, non-refundable
- How to order: Online with a Visa or Mastercard, or by mail with Copy Request Form cor4535
- Turnaround: Immediate printing online; 10 to 15 business days by mail
- Free status check: The Alaska Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing search
- What keeps you in good standing: A current biennial report, current officials and registered agent records, and a current Alaska business license
Alaska uses its own name for the good standing document. The certificate is cheap, fast online and tied to a short list of compliance items the Division checks. This page covers how to order it, what it costs and what keeps your Alaska LLC eligible. For other states, see our guide on how to get a certificate of good standing.
What an Alaska Certificate of Good Standing Is
An Alaska Certificate of Compliance is an official statement from the Corporations Section that your LLC or corporation exists on the state’s records and is current with its state obligations. The Division states that Certificate of Compliance means the same as Certificate of Good Standing, so you can send it to anyone who asks for an Alaska good standing certificate.
To issue the certificate, the Division confirms that the entity is current on its biennial report, has up-to-date officials and registered agent records, and holds a current Alaska business license, plus a professional license where its line of work requires one. Banks ask for the certificate when you open a business account. Lenders, payment processors, buyers in due diligence and licensing agencies ask for it too, and other states require it when you register your Alaska entity there as a foreign business.
How to Order a Certificate of Compliance in Alaska
The online route is the fastest. Follow these steps:
- Go to the Alaska Corporations Forms and Fees page and open the Certificate of Compliance request.
- Search for your entity by its name or Alaska entity number and select it.
- Choose the Certificate of Compliance.
- Pay the $10.00 fee with a Visa or Mastercard. The fee is non-refundable.
- Print the certificate immediately. Save a PDF copy for your records.
Ordering by Mail
To order by mail, complete the Copy Request Form (cor4535), which is listed on the Forms and Fees page. Mail it to the Corporations Section with the $10.00 fee. The Division processes mail requests 10 to 15 business days after receipt, so use the online route when you face a deadline.
Alaska Certificate of Good Standing Fees and Processing Time
| Method | Fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Online (LLC or corporation) | $10.00 | Available for immediate printing |
| Mail, Copy Request Form cor4535 (LLC or corporation) | $10.00 | 10 to 15 business days after receipt |
The fee is the same for every entity type and both ordering methods. Online orders cost nothing extra and print immediately, so the mail route only makes sense when you cannot pay by Visa or Mastercard.
How to Check Alaska Good Standing Status for Free
The Alaska Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing search is free. Search by entity name or entity number to see the entity’s current status on the Division’s records. If the status shows a problem, fix it before you pay for a certificate, because the $10.00 fee is non-refundable. For a step-by-step guide to the search, read our Alaska business entity search walkthrough.
How an Alaska LLC Stays in Good Standing
Alaska LLCs and business corporations file a biennial report, not an annual report. The report is due January 2 every two years. Whether your filing year is even or odd depends on the year the entity was formed. The fee is $100.00, which rises to $137.50 with the late fee if the report is postmarked after February 1. Missing one or more biennial reports leads to involuntary dissolution.
The Division also checks three other items before it issues a Certificate of Compliance:
- Registered agent: your LLC must keep a registered agent on file, and the record must be current.
- Officials: the members, managers or officers on file must be current.
- Business license: the entity must hold a current Alaska business license, plus any professional license its work requires.
Track your biennial report year, business license renewal and agent record together, because a lapse in any one of them stops the Division from issuing the certificate. To compare report schedules across the country, see our list of annual report filing requirements by state.
What to Do If Your Alaska Business Is Not in Good Standing
If the Division will not issue a certificate, check the free search to find the cause. A late biennial report, a lapsed business license or an outdated registered agent record each blocks the certificate. File the missing report with the $137.50 late amount, renew the business license or update the agent and officials, then order the certificate again.
If your LLC or business corporation was involuntarily dissolved less than two years ago, email [email protected] with the entity name and entity number to start reinstatement. The reinstatement fees are listed on the Corporations Forms and Fees page. After two years, reinstatement is no longer available and the entity must file again as a new entity. For the general process, read how to reinstate an administratively dissolved LLC.
Using an Alaska Certificate in Another State
When you register your Alaska LLC as a foreign entity in another state, that state’s filing office asks for proof that your company is in good standing in Alaska. The online Certificate of Compliance is ready to print the same day, so order it right before you file and check the receiving state’s age limit on certificates. Learn how the two documents work together in our guide to certificate of good standing vs certificate of authority.
$0 formation fee plus the state filing fee. Registered agent free for the first year.
Alaska Certificate of Good Standing FAQs
Is an Alaska Certificate of Compliance the same as a certificate of good standing?
Yes. The Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing states that a Certificate of Compliance means the same as a Certificate of Good Standing. It is the document to send when someone asks for Alaska good standing.
How much does an Alaska Certificate of Compliance cost?
The fee is $10.00 for all entity types, online or by mail. The fee is non-refundable, and online orders are paid by Visa or Mastercard.
How long does it take to get an Alaska Certificate of Compliance?
Online orders are available for immediate printing. Mail orders sent with Copy Request Form cor4535 take 10 to 15 business days after the Division receives them.
Why can’t I get an Alaska Certificate of Compliance?
The Division issues the certificate only when the entity is current on its biennial report, its officials and registered agent records are current, and it holds a current Alaska business license. Fix the item that is out of date, then order again.
When is the Alaska biennial report due?
The biennial report for domestic LLCs and business corporations is due January 2 every two years. The fee is $100.00, or $137.50 with the late fee if the report is postmarked after February 1.
Fees verified against official Alaska sources in October 2026. State fees change; confirm the current amount on the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing site before you order.
