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CONNECTICUT STATE CONTACT INFORMATION

• 30 Trinity Street
• Hartford, CT 06115-0470
• Tel:  860-509-6200

• 450 Columbus Blvd,
• Hartford, CT 06103
• Tel:  860-297-5962
• Email:
•   DRS.Webmaster@po.state.ct.us
• Website

• 200 Folly Brook Boulevard
• Hartford, CT 06103
• Tel:  860-263-6000
• Email:
•   dol.webhelp@ct.gov
• Website

Priority Service - $114.00 - 2-3 hours
or
$78.00 - next business day

TOTAL PRICE - Includes all State and Processing Fees - NO HIDDEN CHARGES

What is a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate (Connecticut Certificate of Existence)?

PLEASE NOTE:  In Connecticut a Good Standing Certificate is called a Certificate of Legal Existence.  This sometimes causes confusion when the requesting party, commonly the Secretary of State in another state besides Connecticut, requests a "Good Standing Certificate".  In these cases a Connecticut Certificate of Legal Existence will fulfill the requirements for a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate.

A Connecticut Good Standing Certificate is issued by the Connecticut Secretary of State and is often required for loans, to renew business licenses, or for tax or other business purposes in the state of Connecticut or in any other state.

A Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing is evidence that your Connecticut business franchise - your Connecticut Corporation, LLC or LP - is in Existence, is authorized to transact business in the state of Connecticut, and complies with all state of Connecticut business requirements and therefore is in "Good Standing" in the state of Connecticut.

Also known as a Connecticut Certificate of Existence, a Connecticut Certificate of Status or a Connecticut Certificate of Authority, a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate is a one page document which looks like a letter and bears the seal of the state of Connecticut Secretary of State. A Connecticut Good Standing Certificate is provided by the Connecticut Secretary of State and is conclusive evidence of the existence of your Connecticut business franchise. In most cases a Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing can be valid up to a year depending on the requirements of the Good Standing Certificate requester.

To obtain a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate, your company must be registered as a legal entity with the Connecticut Secretary of State, i.e., your company is in existence in the state of Connecticut, and cannot be in default of Connecticut corporate rules, or suspended by the state of Connecticut.

How much does it cost for a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate?

Total cost for a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate depends on the type of company - Corporation, LLC, LLP, LP - and how fast you need the Certificate. Choose your options below to determine exactly how much your Connecticut Good Standing Certificate will cost. With our Connecticut Good Standing Certificate services there are no hidden charges, surprise fees or any sign-ups required to get your Certificate.

CONNECTICUT GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE COST CALCULATOR

Priority certificate IN HAND 2-3 hours

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CT Company Options

CORPORATION

•    Priority - $114.00 - (2-3 hours)*
•    Regular - $78.00 - (next business day)

LLC / LLP / LP

•    Priority - $114.00 - (2-3 hours)*
•    Regular - $78.00 - (next business day)

Delivery Options

•    USPS First Class - free
•    USPS Priority Mail - $15.00
•    USPS Express Mail - $35.00
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     Scanned email copy - $10.00
  (Included with Priority order)

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*next and same service for filings before 1 PM Connecticut time (excludes weekends and holidays). Priority price includes scanned and emailed copy of Connecticut Good Standing Certificate and regular USPS delivery.

What are the Requirements to be in Good Standing in the state of Connecticut?

• The Connecticut company must be registered as a legal entity with the Connecticut Secretary of State as a Corporation, LLC or LP.
• The Connecticut company cannot be in default or suspended as defined by the laws of the state of Connecticut.
• The Connecticut company must have filed all reports required by the Connecticut Secretary of State or any other state of Connecticut agency.

What does a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate look like?

A Connecticut Good Standing Certificate (Connecticut Certificate of Existence) is a one page document which looks like a letter and bears the seal and signature of the state of Connecticut Secretary of State.

A Connecticut Good Standing Certificate is proof positive that the CT Company named on the Certificate is legally eligble to do business in the state of Connecticut.

What does it say on a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate?

Along with the issuance date and signature of the Connecticut Secretary of State, a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate includes the following information:

Connecticut Certificate of Existence for Foreign Qualification in a state other than Connecticut

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

All states require you to register as a Foreign Corporation with a state agency, usually the Secretary of State, in order to do business in their state.  In order to register as a Foreign Corporation in any state you must provide evidence that you are registered and are in Good Standing in another state as a Domestic Corporation or LLC.  This evidence is a Certificate of Good Standing from the state in which your Corporation or LLC was originally formed.

A Connecticut Good Standing Certificate is legal and official proof of Good Standing from the Connecticut Secretary of State.

What happens if a Connecticut business is not in Good Standing?

The most common reason we find for a Connecticut company not to be in Good Standing is that a required Annual Report has not been not filed with the Connecticut Secretary of State on time.

All Connecticut Corporations are required to file an Annual Report with the CT Secretary of State EACH year.

The CT Corporation Annual Report is due by the end of the anniversary month of the date on which the Connecticut Secretary of State approved the filing of the Connecticut Corporation.

For example, if the Articles of Incorporation of the Connecticut Corporation were approved by the Connecticut Secretary of State on April 15 then the CT Corporation's Annual Report is due at the Connecticut Secretary of State EACH year by April 30.

All Connecticut LLCs are required to file an Annual Report with the CT Secretary of State EACH year.

The Connecticut LLC Annual Report is due by the end of the anniversary month of the date on which the Connecticut Secretary of State approved the filing of the Connecticut Corporation.

For example, if the Articles of Organization of the Connecticut LLC were approved by the Connecticut Secretary of State on April 15 then the CT LLC's Annual Report is due at the Connecticut Secretary of State EACH year by April 30.

If you fail to file a Connecticut Annual Report on time you eventually will fall out of Good Standing and your business could be administratively dissolved by the Connecticut Secretary of State.

If your Connecticut company is administratively dissolved it is illegal for you to conduct business in the state of Connecticut or any other state. In order to get back into Good Standing you will have to pay for any delinquent Annual Report and pay a Reinstatement Fee.

A Connecticut Corporation company name becomes available for anyone to use when the CT Corporation is Dissolved by the Connecticut Secretary of State. There are no Corporation company name protections in Connecticut once a Connecticut Corporation has been Dissolved by the Connecticut Secretary of State.

The cost to Reinstate a Connecticut Company depends on exactly why the Corporation, LLC or LP is not in Good Standing. In some cases the fees for Reinstatement of a Connecticut Company may be more expensive that those for dissolving a Connecticut business and then creating an entirely new company.

Can I get a Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing for a Sole Proprietorship or DBA?

A Connecticut Good Standing Certificate is issued by the Connecticut Secretary of State for business entities that have registered with the state of Connecticut.  A Sole Proprietorship or DBA is not normally registered with the Connecticut Secretary of State so a Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing cannot be issued for them.

If you own a Connecticut business and have not registered as a Corporation, LLC, LP or other legal entity with the Connecticut Secretary of State, then you are a Sole Proprietor by default.  Nothing needs to be filed with the Connecticut Secretary of State to create a Sole Proprietorship.  If you plan to use a name different from your first and last name then you would register in the Connecticut county in which you do business with your first and last name "Doing Business As" (DBA) the name of your business (for example: Sue Smith, DBA Sue's Connecticut Business).

Other names for a Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing

In Connecticut a Good Standing Certificate is called a Certificate of Legal Existence.   A Connecticut Certificate of Legal Existence may be referred to by another name.

Other names for a Connecticut Certificate of Legal Existence

Does a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate include a verification number?

Yes. Each Connecticut Certificate of Legal Existence includes a unique Certificate Number which may be used to verify the Certificate with the Connecticut Secretary of State.

Does a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate include the Incorporation Date?

Yes.  A Connecticut Good Standing Certificate includes the Date of Incorporation for a Connecticut Corporation or the Date of Organization for a Connecticut LLC.

How long does it take to get a Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing?

If you place your order for a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate before 1 PM Connecticut time we can get your Connecticut Good Standing Certificate as fast as 2-3 hours. We will send you a scanned copy of your Connecticut Good Standing Certificate by email and put a paper copy of your Certificate in the mail as soon as we get it from the CT Secretary of State.

PLEASE NOTE:   WE CANNOT GUARANTEE CONNECTICUT SECRETARY OF STATE PROCESSING TIMES.

The Connecticut Secretary of State reserves the right to extend expedite periods in time of extreme volume, staff shortage or equipment malfunction.  We are dependent on, and have no control over, the staff and systems of the Connecticut Secretary of State.  In our experience the time specified is the time it usually takes the Connecticut Secretary of State to process Good Standing Certificate orders.  We get your Connecticut Good Standing Certificate request to the Secretary of State ASAP.  Once it is at the state we have very little or no control over the Connecticut Good Standing Certificate process.

How long is a Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing valid?

A valid expiration date is not written on a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate.  The validity of a Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing is usually determined by the intended recipient of the Good Standing Certificate.

Some institutions may request that a Connecticut Good Standing Certificate be less than a certain number of days old.  Generally the information included on a Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing is implied to be valid for 60-90 days but it really depends on the nature of the business for which the Connecticut Good Standing Certificate is being used.

Connecticut Good Standing Certificate Verification Number

Each Connecticut Good Standing Certificate comes with a Certificate Number.  A Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing may be verified using the Certificate Number on the Connecticut Secretary of State web site.

We can email you a copy of your Connecticut Good Standing Certificate the same day, usually within 2-3 hours after we get your order.  If the recipient of your Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing requires official validation, they can go to the Connecticut Secretary of State web site for quick verification.  The web address to verify a Connecticut Certificate of Good Standing on the Connecticut Secretary of State web site is printed on each Connecticut Good Standing Certificate.

Connecticut Tax Status Compliance Certificate

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

In Connecticut a Tax Status Compliance Certificate is called a Business Taxes Status Letter. A Connecticut Business Taxes Status Letter is issued by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services and is sometimes called a Tax Clearance Certificate or an Entity Status Letter or a Certificate of Account Status .

Connecticut Attorney Good Standing Certificate

If you need a Good Standing Certificate from the highest Court in the state of Connecticut for a Connecticut Attorney we can help.