Obtaining Good Standing Certificate
in Montana

In Montana Certificate of Good Standing may also be titled as a Certificate of Existence or a Certificate of Authorization.

Most states want to see a certificate of good standing (or its equivalent) before allowing a company to do business in that state as a "foreign entity" (process called foreign qualification). Companies that intend to expand abroad might also need to obtain certificate of good standing, and then certify it for foreign use (either with Apostille or Embassy Certification).

Any company registered in Montana can order Certificate of Good Standing from the Montana Secretary of State, provided it is indeed is in good standing. Processing time is typically up to one business day.

We can help you obtain Certificate of Good Standing for your company from Montana Secretary of State. In case your company turns out to be not in good standing, we will research the reasons and the remedies to bring it back to good standing, and will notify you of the results of our research.