What is an Idaho Good Standing Certificate and why do I need one?

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

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

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

OTHER NAMES FOR A IDAHO GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE

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

Example of an Idaho Certificate of Good Standing

Example of an Idaho Good Standing Certificate

What does it say on an Idaho Good Standing Certificate?

I SECRETARY OF STATE NAME, Secretary of State of the State of Idaho, do hereby certify that COMPANY NAME is an Idaho Corporation registered to transact business in Idaho 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.

IDAHO GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE
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How much does it cost for an Idaho Certificate of Good Standing?

Total cost for an Idaho Good Standing Certificate depends on the type of company and how fast you need the Certificate. Choose your options on our Idaho Good Standing Certificate Cost Calculator to determine exactly how much your Certificate will cost. With our Idaho Good Standing Certificate services there are no hidden charges, surprise fees or any sign-ups required to get your Certificate.
*next and same day service for orders received before 1 PM Idaho time (excludes weekends and holidays). Priority price includes scanned and emailed copy of Idaho Good Standing Certificate and USPS First Class delivery.

PLEASE NOTE: We have no control over and cannot guarantee Idaho Secretary of State processing times.

Need an Idaho Good Standing Certificate to register your ID Company in another state?

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

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 Idaho is a "Domestic Corporation" in California and a "Foreign Corporation" in the state of Idaho.

Need an Idaho Certificate of Good Standing for an ID Attorney?

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

If you are an Idaho 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 Idaho.

Need an Idaho Good Standing Certificate for ID Tax Compliance?

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

In Idaho a Tax Status Compliance Certificate is called a Clearance Letter. An Idaho Clearance Letter is issued by the Idaho Idaho Tax Commission and is sometimes called a Tax Clearance Certificate, an Entity Status Letter, a Certificate of Account Status or a Tax Good Standing Certificate.

IDAHO STATE CONTACT INFORMATION

IDAHO BUSINESS SERVICES

GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE INFORMATION FOR ANY STATE

Idaho Secretary of State

Idaho State Tax Commission

Idaho Department of Labor
  • 317 W. Main St
  • Boise, ID 83735
  • Tel:  208-332-3575
  • Website:
  •   labor.idaho.gov