Certificate of Good Standing
A certificate of good standing is the Secretary of State's statement that your entity exists and is active on the state record. We order it, check that the details are right, and upload it to your portal. Need it authenticated for use abroad? See our apostille service.
Who it's for: Ohio entities opening accounts, closing loans, or registering in another state.
plus the $5 Ohio state certificate fee
- ✓Certificate of good standing ordered from the Ohio Secretary of State
- ✓Check of the entity name and number before delivery
- ✓Certificate uploaded to your portal
We review your order, confirm the state fee, and email you a secure card payment link before we file. Questions first? Call (877) 908-6122.
How it goes
- Place the order. Tell us the entity and where the certificate is going.
- We confirm and send a payment link. We review your order, confirm the state fee, and email you a secure card payment link before we file. $25 to us plus the $5 certificate fee to the state.
- We deliver. The certificate appears in your portal as soon as the state issues it.
What we need from you
- The entity's legal name and Ohio entity number
- Who the certificate is for, if the recipient needs a specific format
At a glance
Questions
What if the entity is not in good standing?
The state will not issue the certificate. We tell you what the record shows so you and your accountant or attorney can fix it; reinstatement filings can be ordered separately.
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