In Short: How to Get a Certificate of Good Standing in Nevada
Nevada issues a Certificate of Good Standing through the Secretary of State’s Commercial Recordings Division. The fee is $50 for LLCs and corporations under the Secretary of State’s fee schedule, and orders run online through the state’s ORION portal, linked from the Commercial Recordings page. A Ceremonial Certificate of Good Standing costs $100. The fee schedule does not publish a processing time, so order before your deadline.
- Official name: Certificate of Good Standing
- Issued by: Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division
- Fee: $50 for LLCs and corporations; $100 for a Ceremonial Certificate of Good Standing
- How to order: Online through the ORION portal, reached from the Commercial Recordings page
- Turnaround: Not published by the state
- Free status check: Look up the entity in the Secretary of State’s ORION portal
- What keeps you in good standing: File the Annual List of Managers or Members and pay the State Business License fee every year, and keep a registered agent
Nevada LLC owners ask the Nevada Secretary of State for proof of good standing to open a bank account, to qualify in a home state, or to close a deal. This page covers the Nevada certificate, its fee, and the yearly Annual List and business license filing that decides whether you qualify. For other states, see our guide on how to get a certificate of good standing.
What a Nevada Certificate of Good Standing Is
A Nevada Certificate of Good Standing is an official document from the Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division, confirming that your LLC or corporation exists on the state’s records and is current with the Secretary of State. In Nevada, that means the entity has filed its Annual List and paid its State Business License fee.
Third parties ask for it when they need proof from the state, not from you, that the business is active:
- Banks opening a business account, including banks outside the United States
- Other states, when you register your Nevada LLC as a foreign LLC there
- Lenders and investors checking that the borrower or issuer exists
- Payment processors and online marketplaces verifying a seller
- Buyers of the business or its assets
- State and local licensing agencies
Standard Certificate vs Ceremonial Certificate
The Secretary of State’s fee schedule lists two versions. The standard Certificate of Good Standing costs $50. The Ceremonial Certificate of Good Standing costs $100. Banks, lenders and other states ask for the standard certificate, so order the ceremonial version only when the requesting party names it. The Secretary of State posts sample certificates so you can see each format before you order.
How to Order a Certificate of Good Standing in Nevada
Nevada handles certificate orders online through ORION, the Secretary of State’s business portal.
- Go to the Secretary of State’s Commercial Recordings page and follow the link to the ORION portal.
- Search for your LLC or corporation and open its record.
- Confirm the entity shows as active. An entity with an unfiled Annual List does not qualify.
- Select Certificate of Good Standing, or the Ceremonial Certificate if the recipient asked for it.
- Pay the $50 fee ($100 for the ceremonial version).
- Follow the portal’s delivery instructions and save the certificate when it is issued.
The Secretary of State’s Commercial Recordings FAQ page answers ordering questions for specific entity types. Nevada does not publish a mail or in-person certificate route on the fee schedule.
Nevada Certificate of Good Standing Fees and Processing Time
| Method | Fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Good Standing, online (LLC) | $50 | Not published by the state |
| Certificate of Good Standing, online (corporation) | $50 | Not published by the state |
| Ceremonial Certificate of Good Standing | $100 | Not published by the state |
The $50 fee is set by the Secretary of State’s current LLC fee schedule, and corporations pay the same amount. Ask each recipient how recent the certificate must be before you order, so one certificate covers several requests.
How to Check Nevada Good Standing Status for Free
Search your entity in the Secretary of State’s ORION portal before you buy a certificate. The record shows whether the entity is active and whether its Annual List is current. If the record shows the entity is not active, fix the filing first, because the certificate cannot report a status the entity does not have. For a walkthrough of the search screens, see our Nevada business entity search guide.
How a Nevada LLC Stays in Good Standing
Nevada good standing comes down to one yearly filing with two payments attached:
- Annual List of Managers or Members: $150, filed with the Secretary of State every year.
- State Business License fee: $200, paid with the Annual List.
- Late penalty: the Secretary of State adds a late penalty when the Annual List is filed after its due date.
- Registered agent: every Nevada LLC must keep a registered agent with a Nevada address on record with the Secretary of State.
That makes the yearly cost of keeping a Nevada LLC active $350 before any registered agent fee. Founders who live outside Nevada need a commercial registered agent, since they have no Nevada address of their own. To compare Nevada’s yearly cost with other states, see our list of annual report filing requirements by state.
What to Do If Your Nevada Business Is Not in Good Standing
An unfiled Annual List or unpaid State Business License fee takes a Nevada entity out of good standing. Work through these steps:
- Look up the entity in ORION and note its current status and the filings it shows as missing.
- Contact the Commercial Recordings Division through the Commercial Recordings page for the reinstatement filing that applies to your entity type.
- File every missing Annual List and pay the State Business License fee for each year, plus the late penalty.
- Confirm a registered agent is on record.
- Order a new Certificate of Good Standing once ORION shows the entity as active.
For the general process across states, see how to reinstate an administratively dissolved LLC.
Using a Nevada Certificate in Another State
Many Nevada LLCs operate in another state, and that state requires a foreign registration before you do business there. The receiving filing office asks for a Nevada Certificate of Good Standing with the application. Order the $50 certificate right before you file so it reflects your current status. For how this document differs from the authority you receive, see certificate of good standing vs certificate of authority.
$0 formation fee plus the state filing fee. Registered agent free for the first year.
Nevada Certificate of Good Standing FAQs
How much is a Nevada Certificate of Good Standing?
The Certificate of Good Standing costs $50 for LLCs and corporations. A Ceremonial Certificate of Good Standing costs $100.
How do I order a Nevada Certificate of Good Standing?
Order it online through the Secretary of State’s ORION portal, linked from the Commercial Recordings page. Search your entity, select the certificate and pay the $50 fee.
What is the difference between the standard and ceremonial certificate?
Both come from the Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division. The standard certificate costs $50 and is the version banks, lenders and other states ask for. The ceremonial certificate costs $100; order it only when the recipient names it.
What does it cost to keep a Nevada LLC in good standing?
Each year a Nevada LLC files the Annual List of Managers or Members for $150 and pays the $200 State Business License fee, for $350 in state fees. A late penalty applies to late filings, and the LLC must keep a registered agent on record.
How long does a Nevada Certificate of Good Standing take?
The Secretary of State’s fee schedule does not publish a processing time for certificates. Order as soon as you know a bank or another state needs one.
Fees verified against official Nevada sources in October 2026. State fees change; confirm the current amount on the Nevada Secretary of State site before you order.
