Order certificates
A Certificate of Good Standing or Certificate of Legal Existence (sometimes called a “certificate of status”) is issued by the RI Department of State to verify that a business entity is in good standing with our office. It does not verify that a business has satisfied its tax obligations and should not be confused with a Letter of Good Standing issued by the RI Division of Taxation.
Before You Order
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Forms of payments
- Online: All major credit cards are accepted.
- In person: You can pay with cash, check made payable to RI Department of State, or credit card (additional fees apply).
- By phone: We do not take payments over the phone. Payment is made at the time of pickup.
- By mail: Make your check payable to RI Department of State.
Additional types of certificates
The Department of State also offers more in-depth certificates. These are created individually for each specific entity. The filing fee is $30.00. These documents cannot be e-mailed.
- Certificate of Good Standing – Long Form
- Certificate of Legal Existence – Long Form
- Certificate of Status – Canceled
- Certificate of Fact – Certificate of Merger
- Certificate of Status – Dissolved
- Certificate of Fact – Name Change
- Certificate of Status – Non-Resident Landlord
- Certificate of Status – Revoked
- Certificate of Status – Withdrawn