What is a Kentucky Good Standing Certificate and why do I need one?

A Kentucky Good Standing Certificate is a one-page document issued by the Kentucky Secretary of State which includes information which indicates whether or not a business is allowed to legally conduct business in the state of Kentucky.

A KY Good Standing Certificate is often required for loans, to renew business licenses, or for tax or other business purposes in the state of Kentucky or in any other state. One of the most common reasons that ypu might need a KY Good Standing Certificate is to apply to do business in a state other than Kentucky.

See our  Kentucky Good Standing Information  page if you would like more specific information.

OTHER NAMES FOR A KENTUCKY GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE

  • KY Certificate of Existence
  • KY Certificate of Authority
  • KY Certificate of Status
  • KY Certificate of Subsistence
  • KY Certificate of Qualification
  • KY Certificate of Compliance
  • KY Certificate of Standing
  • KY Certificate of Authorization
  • KY Certificate of Fact
  • KY Letter of Good Standing
  • KY Letter of Status

Example of a Kentucky Certificate of Good Standing

Example of a Kentucky Good Standing Certificate

What does it say on a Kentucky Good Standing Certificate?

I SECRETARY OF STATE NAME, Secretary of State of the State of Kentucky, do hereby certify that COMPANY NAME is a Kentucky Corporation registered to transact business in Kentucky on FORMATION DATE. I further certify that all fees and documents required by the Secretary of State's office have been received and is in good standing as far as this office is concerned.

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How much does it cost for a Kentucky Certificate of Good Standing?

Total cost for a Kentucky Good Standing Certificate depends on the type of company and how fast you need the Certificate. Choose your options on our Kentucky Good Standing Certificate Cost Calculator to determine exactly how much your Certificate will cost. With our Kentucky Good Standing Certificate services there are no hidden charges, surprise fees or any sign-ups required to get your Certificate.
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Need a Kentucky Good Standing Certificate to register your KY Company in another state?

A Corporation, LLC, LP or LLP that is registered in the state of Kentucky may require a Kentucky Good Standing Certificate to qualify as a "Foreign Corporation" in a state other than Kentucky.

A Foreign Corporation is a Corporation that is registered with a state agency, usually the Secretary of State, in one state and has the Authority to do business in another state. For example, a Corporation registered in the state of California that plans to do business in the state of Kentucky is a "Domestic Corporation" in California and a "Foreign Corporation" in the state of Kentucky.

Need a Kentucky Certificate of Good Standing for a KY Attorney?

If you are a Kentucky Attorney or if you need to find out if a Kentucky Attorney is in Good Standing with the highest court in the state of Kentucky, then you will need a Good Standing Certificate from the Kentucky Supreme Court.

If you are a Kentucky Attorney who plans to practice in the US District Court system then you may need a Good Standing Certificate from the U.S. District Court for District of Kentucky.

Need a Kentucky Good Standing Certificate for KY Tax Compliance?

If you need to verify that all outstanding tax liabilities for a Kentucky Corporation or Kentucky LLC have been paid then you need a Kentucky Tax Status Compliance Certificate.

In Kentucky a Tax Status Compliance Certificate is called a Certificate of Good Standing. A Kentucky Certificate of Good Standing is issued by the Kentucky Department of Revenue and is sometimes called a Tax Clearance Certificate, an Entity Status Letter, a Certificate of Account Status or a Tax Good Standing Certificate.

KENTUCKY STATE CONTACT INFORMATION

KENTUCKY BUSINESS SERVICES

GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE INFORMATION FOR ANY STATE

Kentucky Secretary of State
  • 700 Capital Avenue
  • Frankfort, KY 40602
  • Tel:  502-564-3490

Kentucky Department of Revenue

Kentucky Labor Cabinet