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Certificate of Good Standing Apostille & Legalization Services
Certificate of Good Standing
Digital / Online
Notarized
Prove your business is in good standing—instantly. A Certificate of Good Standing (also known as a Certificate of Existence or Authorization) is the primary document required by foreign banks, government agencies, and partners to prove your U.S. company is active and compliant with state laws.
At US Apostille, we specialize in the 24-hour authentication of Good Standing Certificates from all 50 U.S. States. Whether your entity is registered in Delaware, Wyoming, Florida, or Maryland, we bypass local state delays by processing your Apostille through our expedited Maryland hub in just one business day.
Why Is an Apostille Needed for a Certificate of Good Standing?
International authorities require an Apostilled Certificate of Good Standing to verify that your corporation or LLC:
Is Legally Active: Has not been dissolved or suspended.
Is Tax Compliant: Has filed all necessary annual reports and paid state taxes.
Has Authority: Is authorized to conduct business and enter into international contracts.
Bank Requirements: This is the #1 document requested by foreign banks (in Dubai, Switzerland, Hong Kong, etc.) to open or maintain corporate accounts.
Company Documents
The Maryland Advantage: Nationwide 24-Hour Processing
Don't let a 4-week delay in your home state stall your business. We offer a unique "Fast-Track" solution for out-of-state certificates.
Our Expedited Pricing & Timelines:
Document Source
Service Fee
Government Fees
Total Cost
Processing Time
Maryland Documents
$35
$15
$50
1 Business Day
Out-of-State (All 50 States)
$35
$15
$50
1 Business Day
Pro Tip: Many foreign jurisdictions require a Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 30 to 90 days. We ensure your document is apostilled and delivered while it is still fresh and valid.
One-day apostille service for your company documents.
We obtain the apostille from the State of Maryland.
Regardless of which state your documents originated from.
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.
Processing time for all Company documents is
1
Business Day.
In real
6 days
US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Order today by 4:00 PM
EST. We ship on
April 1, 2026
$50
per document + shipping
No extra fees.
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Embassy Legalization for Global Expansion
If you are expanding to non-Hague countries like China, Vietnam, Kuwait, or the UAE, a standard Apostille is not enough. We manage the full Consular Legalization chain, including the U.S. Department of State and the destination Embassy, ensuring your status is recognized globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We can process certificates from all 50 states (including Delaware LLCs and Wyoming Corporations) through our Maryland-based expedited service. You get the speed of Maryland regardless of where your company is registered.
Often, yes. Most states now issue digital Certificates of Good Standing with a verification code. You can simply email us the PDF, and we will handle the rest. If your state requires a physical original, we will guide you on how to send it to us.
While the Apostille itself doesn't expire, the Certificate of Good Standing does. Most foreign banks and governments require it to be issued within the last 3 or 6 months. We recommend getting a "fresh" copy before starting the Apostille process.
Yes. If you don't have the document yet, we can pull a fresh Certified Certificate of Good Standing from your state of incorporation for an additional fee. This saves you the hassle of dealing with state websites.
Yes. We process Certificates of Good Standing for all entity types, including LLCs, Corporations, LPs, and Non-Profits, for both Apostille and Embassy Legalization.
