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How to Get a Certificate of Good Standing in Colorado

Colorado issues it free through the Secretary of State. Here is how to get it and what must be current first.

At a glance

Document name
Certificate of Good Standing
State fee
Free
Online ordering
Yes
Typical turnaround
Online: immediate PDF download, free
Issuing office
Colorado SOS ↗

How to order it

  1. Clear any past-due filings first. The Colorado 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 Colorado portal, request the certificate, and download it. Link in the table above.
  3. No state fee to pay. The standard certificate is free. A signed paper copy or expedited handling may add a small fee.
  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 Colorado

Colorado offers the Certificate of Good Standing at no cost through the Secretary of State website. Search for the entity, then select "Get a Certificate of Good Standing" from the Summary page. The certificate includes a confirmation number that third parties can validate online for up to 12 months.

Processing and expedited tiers: Online: immediate PDF download, free

Important to know about Colorado

  • The Periodic Report ($25/year) must be current or a certificate cannot be issued. If the status is anything other than "Good Standing," the certificate option is hidden from the Summary page.
  • Effective July 1, 2025, Colorado changed its registered agent requirements under HB24-1137. Non-Colorado-resident agents must complete a physical passcode mailer process. An LLC with a non-compliant registered agent may lose good standing even if Periodic Reports are current.
  • Third-party services sometimes mail solicitation letters offering to sell Colorado Certificates of Good Standing for fees of $50 or more. The official certificate is always free direct from the SOS website.

Ordering this to register in another state?

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

Colorado foreign LLC guide · Foreign qualification by state

Related guides

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