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How to Get a Certificate of Good Standing in Indiana

Indiana calls it the Certificate of Existence and charges $15. Here is how to order it and what must be current first.

At a glance

Document name
Certificate of Existence
State fee
$15
Online ordering
Yes
Typical turnaround
Online: immediate via INBiz. Mail or in-person paper request: $30 fee, 5-7 business days
Issuing office
Indiana SOS ↗

How to order it

  1. Clear any past-due filings first. The Indiana 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 Indiana portal, request the certificate, and download it. Link in the table above.
  3. Pay the $15 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 Indiana

Indiana uses Certificate of Existence (formerly called Certificate of Good Standing). Order online through INBiz ($15) or submit a paper request by mail or in-person ($30). Indiana uses a slightly confusing two-tier pricing: INBiz records-request certificates are $27 while the SOS short-form online document is $15.

Processing and expedited tiers: Online: immediate via INBiz. Mail or in-person paper request: $30 fee, 5-7 business days

Important to know about Indiana

  • Indiana LLCs file a Business Entity Report biennially (every 2 years), not annually: $32 online or $50 mail. This is the most common tripwire for good standing because owners forget there is any filing at all in "off" years.
  • A separate Tax Clearance Certificate from the Department of Revenue (fee $25) is required by some third parties. Certificate of Existence only confirms SOS records; it does not confirm DOR tax status.
  • Indiana DOES NOT support Internet Explorer for INBiz filings. Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari only.

Ordering this to register in another state?

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

Indiana foreign LLC guide · Foreign qualification by state

Related guides

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