A New York Request For Certificate of Good Standing is an official document issued by the New York Department of State that confirms the existence and status of a business entity as a valid business in the state of New York. The certificate demonstrates that the business has met all applicable requirements for formation and is authorized to conduct business in the state. There are two types of New York Request For Certificate of Good Standing: Regular Certificate and Long Form Certificate. The Regular Certificate is a brief statement that includes the name of the entity, the date of formation, the status of the entity, and the date of issuance. The Long Form Certificate includes additional information such as a list of officers and directors, a list of registered agents, and a list of registered trademarks. The request for a Certificate of Good Standing must be submitted online or in person to the New York Department of State. The requestor must provide the business entity’s name, DOS ID number, and a valid form of payment. The Certificate of Good Standing will be sent via mail or email after a few days of processing.