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How to Get a Certificate of Good Standing in Arkansas

Arkansas calls it the Certificate of Good Standing and charges $25. Here is how to order it and what must be current first.

At a glance

Document name
Certificate of Good Standing
State fee
$25
Online ordering
Yes
Typical turnaround
Online: immediate download (available for 2 weeks from purchase). Mail: 2-3 business days
Issuing office
Arkansas SOS ↗

How to order it

  1. Clear any past-due filings first. The Arkansas SOS will not issue a certificate while you have unpaid tax or an unfiled report. The state-specific requirements are in the points below.
  2. Order it online. Search your LLC in the Arkansas portal, request the certificate, and download it. Link in the table above.
  3. Pay the $25 fee. Pay by card at checkout. A small card surcharge usually applies.
  4. Use it inside the recipient's window. The certificate has no state expiration, but banks and other states usually want one dated within the last 30 to 90 days. Order it close to when you need it.
Full ordering details for Arkansas

Arkansas uses Certificate of Good Standing and Certificate of Compliance interchangeably. Order online through the Secretary of State Business and Commercial Services (BCS) portal. Online fee is $25 plus a small processing fee (roughly $3, bringing the typical online total to about $28). The document includes a unique authorization code that any third party can verify on the SOS website.

Processing and expedited tiers: Online: immediate download (available for 2 weeks from purchase). Mail: 2-3 business days

Important to know about Arkansas

  • The annual Franchise Tax Report ($150 for most LLCs, due May 1) must be current or the LLC will not be in good standing. Failing this filing is the most common reason Arkansas LLCs fall out of good standing.
  • The online certificate is downloadable for only 2 weeks from the date of purchase. Save a copy immediately; re-downloading after the window expires requires a new order and fee.
  • Arkansas does not offer expedited service for this certificate. If a same-day physical certificate is required, the document must be picked up in person at the Victory Building in Little Rock.

Ordering this to register in another state?

A certificate of good standing is what a new state asks for when you register your Arkansas LLC to do business there. Start with the guide for where you are expanding.

Arkansas foreign LLC guide · Foreign qualification by state

Related guides

This page provides general information based on publicly available Arkansas Secretary of State requirements. It is not legal advice. Names, fees, and procedures can change. Verify with the Arkansas SOS before ordering.