When do you need an Ohio Certificate of Good Standing? An Ohio Certificate of Good Standing is required when your business expands to another state (otherwise known as a foreign qualification) and needs to register in that state as a foreign corporation or LLC.
You need to submit your ordination credentials and a letter of good standing from your ordaining body to the Secretary of State.
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.
An Ohio Certificate of Good Standing is required when your business expands to another state (otherwise known as a foreign qualification) and needs to register in that state as a foreign corporation or LLC.
To obtain your Ohio Certificate of Authority, you will submit an Application for Certificate of Authority, along with required certificates or certified copies from your home state. You will need to appoint a registered agent in order for your filing to be approved.