The Michigan Certificate of Renewal of Corporate Existence For Use By Domestic Corps is a document issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs that allows a domestic corporation to renew its corporate existence in the state of Michigan. It is used as proof of the corporation’s continued legal status and can be used to show third-parties that the corporation is active and in good standing. The certificate is required for the corporation to maintain the authority to do business in Michigan. There are two types of Michigan Certificate of Renewal of Corporate Existence For Use By Domestic Corps: the Standard Certificate and the Tax Certificate. The Standard Certificate must be filed annually to renew a corporation’s existence and is used for all general purposes. The Tax Certificate must be filed annually to renew the corporation’s existence and is specifically used for tax purposes.