What is a Rhode Island letter of good standing certificate?
A Rhode Island letter of good standing certificate is a legal document issued by the Rhode Island Secretary of State authenticating that all franchise taxes have been paid up to date and all required annual reports have been filed.
How do I get a certificate of good standing?
You can order a Rhode Island letter of good standing certificate 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 Rhode Island letter of good standing certificate?
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 letter of good standing certificate?
It normally takes 7 to 8 days to obtain the certificate from the State of Rhode Island.
How much does a letter of good standing cost?
We charge a processing fee plus the Rhode Island document fee of $20. Expedited processing is NOT available.
How do I keep a Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.
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 Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island letter of good standing certificate.