Certificates of Good Standing & Corporate Records | NY & Delaware

NY Notary Public Services provides fast, reliable retrieval of Certificates of Good Standing (also known as Certificates of Status or Existence) and official corporate records from New York State, Delaware, and other U.S. jurisdictions.

These documents are commonly required for banking, corporate transactions, foreign qualification, international business activity, Apostille, and embassy or consulate submissions. We handle both standard and expedited requests and coordinate additional legalization steps when needed.

What Is a Certificate of Good Standing?

A Certificate of Good Standing is an official document issued by a Secretary of State or equivalent authority confirming that a business entity is properly registered, compliant with state requirements, and authorized to conduct business.

Depending on the jurisdiction, this document may also be referred to as a Certificate of Status, Certificate of Existence, or Certificate of Compliance.

Jurisdictions We Commonly Handle

• New York State — Department of State
• Delaware — Division of Corporations
• Other U.S. states upon request

New York and Delaware are the most frequently requested jurisdictions due to their use in domestic and international corporate structures.

Corporate Documents We Retrieve

• Certificates of Good Standing / Status / Existence
• Certificates of Incorporation
• Certificates of Formation (LLCs)
• Filed Articles and Amendments
• Certified copies of corporate records

If you are unsure which document is required, we can confirm the correct record after review.

International Use & Apostille Services

Corporate records used outside the United States often require additional legalization.

• Apostille for Hague Convention countries
• Authentication and embassy/consulate legalization for non-Hague countries

We coordinate the entire process — from document retrieval through Apostille or consular legalization — so your documents are accepted by foreign authorities.

Related: Apostille & Legalization | Embassy & Consulate Legalization

Turnaround Times

Turnaround times vary by jurisdiction and service level.

• Delaware: Same-day and expedited options available
• New York: Standard and expedited processing available

When you inquire, we provide an estimated timeline. Once the request is submitted, we can often confirm a more precise completion window.

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