Certificate of Good Standing

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Whether you're opening a bank account, entering into a new contract, securing a license, or expanding into another state, you may be required to provide official proof that your organization is in good standing. Sometimes called a certificate of status, a certificate of existence, or a certificate of fact, a certificate of good standing satisfies this requirement for many routine needs.

Conveniently receive proof of your organization's good standing with Labyrinth, Inc's certificate of good standing retrieval service. Web-based ordering allows you to select the retrieval speed of the documents. Don't waste time navigating state websites. Allow Labyrinth, Inc. to retrieve your certificate for you.

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How Certificate of Good Standing Service Works

Labyrinth can obtain certificates from any jurisdiction where you operate.

You sign up for our service online.
We verify your organization's good standing with the state, request the necessary certificates, and expedite your order as requested.
We return the certificate to you promptly upon receipt from the state.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

What is Good Standing?

As soon as an organization has satisfied all registration requirements in a given state, it receives an official designation of "good standing" in the state's public records. The organization can lose good standing for various reasons, varying by state. In general, the issues of noncompliance that can cause loss of good standing are:

Failure to file an annual report and pay the associated fee
Failure to renew a state-required license or state charitable registration
Failure to file or pay taxes, especially franchise tax

What is a Certificate of Good Standing?

A Certificate of Good Standing (also called a Certificate of Status, a Certificate of Existence, or a Certificate of Fact) is a document issued by a state's corporations division evidencing that your organization is authorized to conduct operations in the state.

You can present the certificate to banks, vendors, licensing agencies, and other stakeholders to prove that your organization has satisfied all the requirements for good standing. Having a designation of good standing typically means that your organization has:

Registered the organization with the state.
Filed required annual reports.
Paid franchise taxes and other filing fees due.

Maintaining good standing is critical. It allows you to conduct operations and fundraising activities legally.

Why Do We Need a Certificate of Good Standing?

Certain transactions require a formal demonstration of your organization's good standing. A few examples of when a certificate of good standing is needed:

Registering your organization in another state (also called foreign qualification or obtaining a certificate of authority)
Obtaining or renewing licenses
Opening a bank account, obtaining a business loan or line of credit, or as part of other financial transactions

Finally, some organizations prefer to regularly request certificates of good standings for their records, as it provides historical evidence that the organization was in good standing at a point in time.

Why is Good Standing Important?

Good standing is the designation by a state that your organization is authorized to transact business there. Maintaining good standing is critical as it shows compliance with state law.

Without good standing, your business may face penalties from the state (fines and even dissolution), lose contracts, be unable to open a bank account or obtain a loan, or apply for or renew licenses to operate. What's worse, loss of good standing can result in loss of limited liability protection.

If your business is trying to restore compliance, please contact us to purchase a reinstatement service.

Comprehensive Support for Your Compliance Needs

Gain peace of mind and return to your mission-driven work. Leverage our comprehensive compliance services today.

Raising funds in multiple states?
Rely on us to manage your charity registrations.

Registering to operate in a new state?
Turn to us to manage your foreign qualification project.

Tracking annual report deadlines?
Allow us to track, prepare, and file your annual reports.

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Testimonials

Check out our complete library of testimonials to learn more about how we support nonprofit organizations just like yours.

I really appreciate the efficiency and the fact that I don’t have to think about it…I just forward everything to [my Registration Specialist], and she takes care of it.

~ Erin Riley Strong – FRESH EYES DIGITAL

One of the best vendor decisions we’ve ever made. I don’t know why we ever wrestled with all our state compliance filings in house. Labyrinth took all of the pain out of the process, and at a price point that made the decision obvious.

~ Mark Ernest – STETSON UNIVERSITY

Labyrinth made obtaining licenses for our out of state satellite office a breeze! Their customer service is top notch! They always respond to my requests within a day if not sooner. I sleep well at night knowing that Labyrinth is in our corner! They take the guess work out of state licensing! Don’t bother looking for another company! Let Labyrinth navigate the web of confusion for you!

~ Cheri Crider – AMIRAH INC.

We’ve used Labyrinth for over seven years now and I have found their work and customer service to be great. Never had a single problem with all our state charity registrations over the years. We’ve been moving work being done by other companies to Labyrinth (like corporate registrations) to Labyrinth because we trust their work. Highly recommended!

~ David L ~ NAMI

Great experience working with Labyrinth for business and charitable registrations.

~ Elizabeth Ingenthron – A JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE, INC.

Labyrinth is incredible! They have been managing our state registrations for about five years, and it has made our work so much easier. They save us time and effort, and they always come through for us. Highly recommended!

~ Ron Carter – CHILDREN, INC.

Amazingly proactive and throughly professional, and competent. Nice people, too!

~ Tracy Brown – NATIONAL ROWING FOUNDATION, INC.

The expertise, timeliness, and responsiveness of the Labyrinth team is excellent. They have been a lifesaver to our organization.

~ Lois Riddick – ASIA FRONTIER OUTREACH – USA, INC.

State registrations for charity compliance? No, thank you! I DO NOT want to understand it. THANK YOU Labyrinth, you are worth every penny & all whom I’ve worked with have been great.

~ Diana Mansour – VISIONSYNERGY

We trust the professionals at Labyrinth with all our registration and reporting needs!

~ Christine Dorchak – GREY2K USA WORLDWIDE, INC.

I have been very happy with Labyrinth. They are always on top of everything and have helped me tremendously with all my state registration filings.

~ Mickey Aboff – JBI INTERNATIONAL

We are a growing nonprofit organization with donors in all 50 States. Labyrinth has allowed us to comply with the myriad rules and regulations in every State. We do not have the time, nor the expertise, to handle this on our own. Labyrinth has made it so easy for us to get into compliance!

~ Daniel Leischner – AFRICA NEW LIFE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

The staff at Labyrinth are very good at their jobs. They stay on top of the filings and provide a complete turn key service. I recommend using Labyrinth.

~ Charles Feeney – UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT FOUNDATION, INC.

My organization operates in nearly every state. Yet, like many non-profits, we are thinly staffed for admin and other back-office operations. We do not have the capacity to stay on top of every state’s charitable registration laws and/or filing requirements. Labyrinth does that for us and does it at a very reasonable rate. I would highly recommend Labyrinth for any non-profit that has multiple state charitable registration filings.

~ Jan Bigelow – B’NAI B’RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION, INC.

Labyrinth made the entire process of filing for state authorizations to solicit an easy and very smoothly delivered process. After we supplied the necessary information to them, very little time was required on our end other than filing the forms in our shared drive! Definitely recommend this company!

~ Deb Cullinan – NAPO, INC.

Very helpful in navigating charitable registrations for non-profits. They are also very knowledgeable about other aspects of non-profits and are always ready to help. A wonderful organization.

~ Marilyn Gurtman-Oppenheimer – ZAMIR CHORAL FOUNDATION

Na Keiki O Emalia Emalia's Children Helping Children Heal

Labyrinth has been a godsend for us! Highly recommend them–they do a great job of keeping us compliant with required states across the US and have GREAT staff/customer service.

~ Brooke Brown – NA KEIKI O EMALIA

I’ve had great experiences with Labyrinth across two organizations, I definitely recommend their services!

~ Killjan Anderson – USA BASKETBALL

We recently changed providers for our state registrations and Labyrinth has been professional, attentive, and the staff is very knowledgeable. They have even saved us money compared to our previous provider. Thank you Labyrinth!

Certificate of Good Standing

Certificate of Good Standing

Retrieve a Certificate of Good Standing Without Delay

How Certificate of Good Standing Service Works

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Comprehensive Support for Your Compliance Needs

Quickly Obtain a Certificate of Existence or Good Standing

Testimonials

I really appreciate the efficiency and the fact that I don’t have to think about it…I just forward everything to [my Registration Specialist], and she takes care of it.

~ Erin Riley Strong – FRESH EYES DIGITAL

One of the best vendor decisions we’ve ever made. I don’t know why we ever wrestled with all our state compliance filings in house. Labyrinth took all of the pain out of the process, and at a price point that made the decision obvious.

~ Mark Ernest – STETSON UNIVERSITY

~ Cheri Crider – AMIRAH INC.

~ David L ~ NAMI

Great experience working with Labyrinth for business and charitable registrations.

~ Elizabeth Ingenthron – A JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE, INC.

Labyrinth is incredible! They have been managing our state registrations for about five years, and it has made our work so much easier. They save us time and effort, and they always come through for us. Highly recommended!

~ Ron Carter – CHILDREN, INC.

Amazingly proactive and throughly professional, and competent. Nice people, too!

~ Tracy Brown – NATIONAL ROWING FOUNDATION, INC.

The expertise, timeliness, and responsiveness of the Labyrinth team is excellent. They have been a lifesaver to our organization.

~ Lois Riddick – ASIA FRONTIER OUTREACH – USA, INC.

State registrations for charity compliance? No, thank you! I DO NOT want to understand it. THANK YOU Labyrinth, you are worth every penny & all whom I’ve worked with have been great.

~ Diana Mansour – VISIONSYNERGY

We trust the professionals at Labyrinth with all our registration and reporting needs!

~ Christine Dorchak – GREY2K USA WORLDWIDE, INC.

I have been very happy with Labyrinth. They are always on top of everything and have helped me tremendously with all my state registration filings.

~ Mickey Aboff – JBI INTERNATIONAL

We are a growing nonprofit organization with donors in all 50 States. Labyrinth has allowed us to comply with the myriad rules and regulations in every State. We do not have the time, nor the expertise, to handle this on our own. Labyrinth has made it so easy for us to get into compliance!

~ Daniel Leischner – AFRICA NEW LIFE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

The staff at Labyrinth are very good at their jobs. They stay on top of the filings and provide a complete turn key service. I recommend using Labyrinth.

~ Charles Feeney – UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT FOUNDATION, INC.

~ Jan Bigelow – B’NAI B’RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION, INC.

~ Deb Cullinan – NAPO, INC.

Very helpful in navigating charitable registrations for non-profits. They are also very knowledgeable about other aspects of non-profits and are always ready to help. A wonderful organization.

~ Marilyn Gurtman-Oppenheimer – ZAMIR CHORAL FOUNDATION

Labyrinth has been a godsend for us! Highly recommend them–they do a great job of keeping us compliant with required states across the US and have GREAT staff/customer service.

~ Brooke Brown – NA KEIKI O EMALIA

I’ve had great experiences with Labyrinth across two organizations, I definitely recommend their services!

~ Killjan Anderson – USA BASKETBALL

We recently changed providers for our state registrations and Labyrinth has been professional, attentive, and the staff is very knowledgeable. They have even saved us money compared to our previous provider. Thank you Labyrinth!

~ Jody Sandler – BLUE SERVICE DOGS