California Certificate of Status (good standing)
United States · California · Certificate of Status — California Secretary of State, Business Programs Division
$6.75 · within minutes online (per official information page) · order and pay online
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What the report shows
Certifies the current status (active, suspended, etc.) of a California corporation, LLC or LP on the Secretary of State records.
Who needs it
banks, lenders, foreign registries, lawyers, landlords
Why people order it
financing, contract closings, foreign qualification, apostille
What we need from you
- ✍️Details you type in the form: entity name or Secretary of State entity number
- ✅No original document and no post — everything happens online.
Legal limits
Public record; no consent needed. Franchise Tax Board suspension status is separate (FTB entity status letter).
Issued by
California Secretary of State
Questions and answers
How do I order California Certificate of Status (good standing) online?
Fill in entity name or Secretary of State entity number in the form on this page, pay $6.75 by card, and the document is e-mailed to you within within minutes online (per official information page).
How much does California Certificate of Status (good standing) cost?
$6.75, including the official fee of $5.00.
How long does California Certificate of Status (good standing) take?
within minutes online (per official information page).
Who can order California Certificate of Status (good standing)?
Anyone.
Do I need to send the original document?
No. Everything is online — no original and no post.
Terms
Work starts as soon as you pay; once the document is delivered the order can no longer be cancelled.
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also order this document directly from the authority at the official fee.