A California Good Standing Certificate is a one-page document issued by the California Secretary of State which includes information which indicates whether or not a
business is allowed to legally conduct business in the state of California.
A CA Good Standing Certificate is often required for loans, to renew business licenses, or for tax or other business purposes in the state of California or in any other state.
One of the most common reasons that ypu might need a CA Good Standing Certificate is to apply to do business in a state other than California.
See our
California Good Standing Information page if you would like more specific information.