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If you intend to start a business in the state of California, you will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing. This important business registration document is also known as a Certificate of Existence in California and is issued by the Secretary of State's office.
The Contact Center is closed on State Bar holidays. To speak with a representative, please call 800-843-9053 if you are in California. If you are calling from out-of-state, please call 415-538-2000.
In addition, lenders, investors, and vendors often require a Certificate of Status (Good Standing) before doing business with a company. You may also need a Certificate of Status to obtain licensure or for other business transactions, such as a merger or acquisition.
States that require a certificate of good standing less than 90 days old: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington.
A COIDA Letter of Good Standing is an essential document for businesses operating in South Africa. It demonstrates that your company is registered with the Compensation Fund and that you are up-to-date with your contributions.
California Bar Examination All other attorney applicants must take the general bar exam. Please note that the State Bar does not offer reciprocity or accept bar exam scores from another jurisdiction.
Transition Away from the MBE: Starting in 2025, California will no longer use the National Conference of Bar Examiners' (NCBE) Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) for its multiple-choice component. Instead, Kaplan will develop new multiple-choice questions specific to California.
California Certificate Of Good Standing Online orders are processed immediately.