What is a Maryland certificate of good standing?
A Maryland good standing, otherwise known as a Certificate of Existence in Maryland, is a certificate issued by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation authenticating that all franchise taxes have been paid up to date and all required annual reports have been filed. Sometimes a certificate of good standing is referred to as a certificate of status.
How do I get a certificate of good standing?
You can order a Maryland certificate of good standing on this page. Upon receipt of your order, we'll request the certificate of good standing document. If the company is NOT in good standing and you are the owner, we'll notify you and let you know what is required to bring the company into good standing with the state.
Do I need a Maryland certificate of good standing?
A certificate of good standing is requested for several reasons:
- opening a bank account
- getting a bank loan
- foreign qualification with another state
- bringing on an investor or partner
How long does it take to get a certificate of good standing?
It normally takes 7 to 10 days to obtain the certificate from the State of Maryland. Expedited service is available for an additional fee.
How much does a certificate of good standing cost?
We charge a processing fee plus the Maryland document fee of $42.
How do I keep a Maryland LLC in good standing?
Pay any annual franchise taxes that are due before the due date and file any annual reports with the State of Maryland.
What does DBI Global Filings do? How much do you charge for document retrieval services?
Your time is valuable. Use our document retrieval service to increase your productivity. Our trained Document Retrieval Specialists are experienced in navigating Maryland's Secretary of State website regarding document retrieval.
- Receive and review your order
- Verify your request
- Place the order with the appropriate state agency
- Pay government filing fees on your behalf
- Follow-up with the state agency on your request
- Forward your documents via email or express shipping
We charge a one-time processing fee plus state document retrieval fees. See our comprehensive order form for exact fees.
Thank you for your interest in a Maryland certificate of good standing document.