The Maryland Reconfirmation Certificate is a document issued by the Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation (SEAT) that verifies that a business has applied for registration with the state. This certificate is required by the state to complete the registration process, and is effective for one year or until the business has been officially registered with the state. The certificate is typically used for filing business taxes, and for obtaining permits and licenses. There are two types of Maryland Pre-Confirmation Certificates: the Entitlement Certificate and the Certificate of Good Standing. The Entitlement Certificate is issued when a business has submitted an application to register with the state, and the Certificate of Good Standing is issued after a business has been registered with the state.