How to Get a Certificate of Good Standing in Arizona

A certificate of good standing is something that is issued to businesses in Arizona, as well as in other states. In Arizona, the Arizona Corporation Commission issues all certificates of good standing. A business may want a certificate of good standing when preparing to do business in another state or before engaging in a new business relationship or contract. It shows the legal name of the company, that the business does not owe any money to the state, that all paperwork and licenses are in order and that the company has not been dissolved.

Instructions

1. Go to the STARPAS page of the Arizona Corporation Commission website (see Resources).

2. Click on "Business Entity Search" if you do not already have a file number for the business. Key in the name of the business to search, and click on it when it appears in the results. Then click on "Check Corporate Status." Alternatively, enter in the file number by "Certificate of Good Standing for File Number" to bring up the business.

3. Select "Print Certificate" to order and print a certificate of good standing for the business. As of April 2010, the fee is $45. It can be printed on any type of paper.

References

• AZ Corporation Commission: On-line Certificates of Good Standing are here!
• Biz Filings: Certificate of Good Standing

Resources

• AZ Corporation Commission: STARPAS - Online Certificates of Good Standing