How to get a Certificate of Good Standing from the Minnesota Secretary of StateA certificate of good standing in the State of Minnesota is also called a Certificate of Status. You can order by mail, in person, or online, but we recommend online. Online processing costs $15.00 and is processed within 1 business day, plus additional time for mailing. Normal processing takes up to 4 days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $5.00. You can orderOnline: Go to their website and follow the instructions provided to search and request a certificate. Your order will be processed within one business day and returned by mail. You can provide a Fed Ex or UPS account number in the special instructions section for faster return service. You will want to have your credit card handy. By Mail: Requests by mail cannot be expedited. You will want to provide the order form, payment, return address information, specific request and a daytime phone number for any questions. In Person:Requested documents will be provided while you wait at no additional charge. Documents can usually be provided within 1 hour. Since they close at 4:00 pm, they recommend that you arrive prior to 3:00 pm. How much does a Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing cost? $15.00 online processing. Is expedited processing available?Yes. An expedited service fee of $10.00 is required, in addition to the regular $5.00 fee. However, expedited processing is available online only. Payment options?Check or Money Order. How long does it take to get a Certificate of Good Standing?Online express processing: within 1 business day, plus additional time for mailing. How will the Certificate of Good Standing come back after I order from the Minnesota Secretary of State?It will be mailed by regular mail, unless you request otherwise and provide a pre-addressed prepaid envelope or UPS/Fed Ex account number. Return service by fax or email is not available. Order an Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing or Existence Online:
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Minnesota Secretary of State |
Northwest Registered Agent, LLC. Agent# 3163498-2 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Hennepin County
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