MINNESOTA GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE FAQs
PLEASE NOTE: In Minnesota a Good Standing Certificate is called a Certificate of Good Standing. This sometimes causes confusion when the requesting party, commonly the Secretary of State in another state besides Minnesota, requests a "Good Standing Certificate". In these cases a Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing will fulfill the requirements for a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate.
What is a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate (Minnesota Certificate of Existence)?
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PLEASE NOTE:
In Minnesota a Good Standing Certificate is called a Certificate of Good Standing.
This sometimes causes confusion when the requesting party, commonly the Secretary of State in another state besides Minnesota, requests a "Good Standing Certificate".
In these cases a Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing will fulfill the requirements for a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate.
A Minnesota Good Standing Certificate is issued by the Minnesota Secretary of State and is often required for
loans, to renew business licenses, or for tax or other business purposes in the state of Minnesota or in any other state.
A Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing is evidence that your Minnesota business franchise - your Minnesota
Corporation, LLC or LP -
is in Existence, is authorized to transact business in the state of Minnesota, and complies with all state of Minnesota business requirements
and therefore is in "Good Standing" in the state of Minnesota.
Also known as a Minnesota Certificate of Existence, a Minnesota Certificate of Status or a Minnesota
Certificate of Authority, a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate is a one page document which looks like a letter and bears the seal of the state of
Minnesota Secretary of State.
A Minnesota Good Standing Certificate is provided by the Minnesota Secretary of State and is conclusive evidence of the existence of your Minnesota business
franchise.
In most cases a Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing can be valid up to a year depending on the requirements of the Good Standing Certificate requester.
To obtain a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate, your company must be registered as a legal entity with the Minnesota Secretary of State, i.e., your company is in existence in the state of Minnesota, and cannot be
in default of Minnesota corporate rules, or suspended by the state of Minnesota.
How much does it cost for a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate?
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Total cost for a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate depends on the type of company - Corporation, LLC, LLP, LP - and how fast you need the Certificate.
Choose your options in the Good Standing Certificate Cost Calculator below to determine exactly how much your Minnesota Good Standing Certificate will cost.
With our Minnesota Good Standing Certificate services there are no hidden charges, surprise fees or any sign-ups required to get your Certificate.
What are the Requirements to be in Good Standing in the state of Minnesota?
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- The Minnesota company must be registered as a legal entity with the Minnesota Secretary of State as a Corporation, LLC or LP.
- The Minnesota company cannot be in default or suspended as defined by the laws of the state of Minnesota.
- The Minnesota company must have filed all reports required by the Minnesota Secretary of State or any other state of Minnesota agency.
What does a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate look like?
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A Minnesota Good Standing Certificate (Minnesota Certificate of Existence) is a one page document which looks like a letter and bears the seal and signature of the state of Minnesota Secretary of State.
A Minnesota Good Standing Certificate is proof positive that the MN Company named on the Certificate is legally eligible to do business in the state of Minnesota.
What does it say on a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate?
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Some states verify that all taxes have been paid and all required reports have been filed.
Other states include bare minimum language that confirms only that a company is in existence and has not been dissolved.
Along with the issuance date and signature of the Minnesota Secretary of State, a
Minnesota Good Standing Certificate includes the following information:
I, CURRENT SECRETARY OF STATE, Secretary of State of Minnesota, do certify that: The business entity listed below was filed pursuant to the Minnesota Chapter listed below with the Office of the Secretary of State on the date listed below and that this business entity is registered to do business and is in good standing at the time this certificate is issued.
Name:
Date Filed:
File Number:
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter:
Home Jurisdiction:
Minnesota Certificate of Existence for Foreign Qualification in a state other than Minnesota
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A Corporation, LP or LLC that is registered in the state of Minnesota may require a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate to qualify as a
"Foreign Corporation" in a state other than Minnesota.
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 Minnesota is a "
Domestic Corporation" in California and a
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Foreign Corporation" in the state of Minnesota.
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 Minnesota Good Standing Certificate is legal and official proof of Good Standing from the Minnesota Secretary of State.
All Business Documents provides full Foreign Qualification services in the state of Minnesota as well as any other state.
Click here for more information on
Foreign Qualification in Minnesota or any other state.
What happens if a Minnesota business is not in Good Standing?
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If your Corporation, LLC or LP falls out of Good Standing with the MN Secretary of State it is technically illegal for your company to do business in the state of Minnesota
or any other state.
This could lead to the piercing of the corporate veil and make the owners of the Minnesota business liable for penalties and law suits.
In order to get back into Good Standing you will have to pay a Reinstatement Fee.
The cost to Reinstate a Minnesota Company depends on the exactly why the Corporation, LLC or LP is not in Good Standing.
In some cases the fees for reinstatement of a Minnesota Company may be more expensive that those for walking away from the business and
then creating an entirely new company.
Can I get a Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing for a Sole Proprietorship or DBA?
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Minnesota Good Standing Certificate is issued by the Minnesota Secretary of State for business entities that have registered
with the state of Minnesota.
A Sole Proprietorship or DBA is not normally registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State so a
Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing cannot be issued for them.
If you own a Minnesota business and have not registered as a Corporation, LLC, LP or other legal entity with the Minnesota Secretary of State,
then you are a Sole Proprietor by default.
Nothing needs to be filed with the Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota Business).
Are there other names for a Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing?
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In Minnesota a Good Standing Certificate is called a
Certificate of Good Standing. A Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing may be referred to by another name.
Other names for a Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing
- Minnesota Certificate of Existence
- Minnesota Certificate of Authority
- Minnesota Certificate of Status
- Minnesota Certificate of Subsistence
- Minnesota Certificate of Qualification
- Minnesota Certificate of Compliance
- Minnesota Certificate of Standing
- Minnesota Certificate of Authorization
- Minnesota Certificate of Fact
- Minnesota Letter of Good Standing
- Minnesota Letter of Status
Does a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate include a verification number?
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No. A Minnesota Good Standing Certificate does not include a unique verification number.
Does a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate include the Incorporation Date?
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Yes.
A Minnesota Good Standing Certificate includes the Date of Incorporation for a Minnesota Corporation
or the Date of Organization for a Minnesota LLC.
How long does it take to get a Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing?
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If you place your order for a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate before 1 PM Minnesota time we can get your Minnesota Good Standing Certificate as fast as 2-3 hours.
We will send you a scanned copy of your Minnesota Good Standing Certificate by email and put a paper copy of your Certificate in the mail as soon as we
get it from the MN Secretary of State.
PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE PROCESSING TIMES.
The Minnesota 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 Minnesota Secretary of State.
In our experience the time specified is the time it usually takes the Minnesota Secretary of State to process Good Standing Certificate orders.
We get your Minnesota Good Standing Certificate request to the MN Secretary of State ASAP.
Once it is at the state we have very little or no control over the Minnesota Good Standing Certificate process.
How long is a Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing valid?
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A valid expiration date is not written on a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate.
The validity of a Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing is usually determined by the intended recipient of the Good Standing Certificate.
Some institutions may request that a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate be less than a certain number of days old.
Generally the information included on a Minnesota 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 Minnesota Good Standing Certificate is being used.
Minnesota Tax Status Compliance Certificate
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If you need to verify that all outstanding tax liabilities for a Minnesota Corporation or Minnesota LLC have been paid then you need
a Minnesota Tax Status Compliance Certificate.
In Minnesota a Tax Status Compliance Certificate is called a .
A Minnesota is issued by the Minnesota Department of Revenue and is sometimes called
a Tax Clearance Certificate or an Entity Status Letter or a Certificate of Account Status.
Minnesota Attorney Good Standing Certificate
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If you need a Good Standing Certificate from the highest Court in the state of Minnesota for a Minnesota Attorney we can help.
How can I get a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate?
If you are ready to order a Minnesota Good Standing Certificate now, simply fill in the
Good Standing Certificate Order Form above and press the Place Order button. If you have any questions
you can call us at 855-771-2477 or
email us.