California Certificate of Good Standing

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How to get a Certificate of Status from the California Secretary of State

You can order by mail, or in person, but we recommend mailing. Normal processing costs $5. Processing times vary and can be checked online.

You can order

By Mail:
Provide the Records Order Form, payment for fees, self-addressed envelope and a daytime phone number for any questions on your request cover letter.

In Person:
Documents requested in person take priority over mailed requests, can usually be provided within 1 business day, and are charged an additional handling fee of $10.

How much does a California Certificate of Status cost?

$5 for normal processing.
$15 for in person orders.

Is expedited processing available?

No. In person requests are usually processed the same day.

Payment options?

Check, Money Order, Visa, or MasterCard.
Make check or money order payable to: Secretary of State.

How long does it take to get a Certificate of Status?

In Person: within 1 business day.
Processing times vary and can be checked 
Allow additional time for mailing. In general, it will take about 4 weeks to get back unless you walk in and get over the counter.

How will the Certificate of Status come back after I order from the California Secretary of State?

It will be mailed by regular mail, unless you request otherwise and provide a pre-addressed prepaid envelope or Fed Ex airbill. Return service by fax or email is not available.

Forms:

Contact Info:

California Secretary of State
Certification and Records
1500 11th Street, 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
or
PO Box 944260
Sacramento, CA 94244-2600
(916)657-5448 phone

If you would like Northwest Registered Agent to get your certificate of Status, we obtain these in our Sacramento office for $75 if you're a registered agent client, and $200 if you're not a registered agent client. We will get the certificate emailed to you in 1-3 days.

001 Northwest Registered Agent, Inc.
Agent#  C3184722
San Francisco, CA 94117
San Francisco County
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