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How to Get a Certificate of Good Standing in Connecticut

Connecticut calls it the Certificate of Legal Existence (Good Standing) and charges $50. Here is how to order it and what must be current first.

At a glance

Document name
Certificate of Legal Existence (Good Standing)
State fee
$50
Online ordering
Yes
Typical turnaround
Immediate download online
Issuing office
Connecticut SOS ↗

How to order it

  1. Clear any past-due filings first. The Connecticut 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 Connecticut portal, request the certificate, and download it. Link in the table above.
  3. Pay the $50 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 Connecticut

Connecticut calls its Certificate of Good Standing a Certificate of Legal Existence. Order online through Business.CT.gov for $50 (LLCs) with immediate PDF download. The online system replaced the old CONCORD portal which was retired in June 2021 - existing CONCORD logins no longer work and a new Business.CT.gov account is required. The Annual Report ($80 for LLCs, filed January 1 through March 31) must be current. Missing the window knocks the LLC out of good standing and prevents certificate issuance. If delinquent beyond one year, Connecticut may start administrative dissolution.

Processing and expedited tiers: Immediate download online; mail requests 7-10 business days

Important to know about Connecticut

  • CONCORD (Connecticuts old online filing system) was retired in June 2021. All filings now go through Business.CT.gov. If older guides reference CONCORD, the URL has changed - existing CONCORD logins are invalid.
  • Connecticut LLC annual reports are due January 1 through March 31 each year (NOT on the formation anniversary). Missing this window knocks the LLC out of good standing immediately. The fee is $80.
  • Connecticut requires foreign qualification filings to include a Certificate of Legal Existence from the home state dated within 90 days - a shorter window than most states. Plan accordingly.
  • Expedited service is only available for online orders (immediate download). Paper/mail certificates cannot be expedited.
  • Connecticut also offers separate expedited tiers for corporations: $50 express, $80 short-form, $120 long-form. LLCs only have the single $50 tier.

Ordering this to register in another state?

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

Connecticut foreign LLC guide · Foreign qualification by state

Related guides

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