Nevada Certificate of Good Standing: What It Is and How to Get It
When you'll need one
- Opening or maintaining a US business bank account.
- Onboarding with some payment processors or marketplaces.
- Registering to do business (foreign qualification) in another US state.
- Closing with certain investors, lenders or partners.
How to get it
- Make sure your Annual List is filed and your State Business License is current — in Nevada, good standing depends on both being paid, not just the report.
- Confirm your registered agent is active.
- Order the certificate from the Nevada Secretary of State (online via SilverFlume is fastest) for a small state fee.
- Receive the official certificate, typically as a verifiable digital document.
Keeping good standing
Your Nevada LLC stays in good standing by filing the Annual List ($150) and renewing the State Business License ($200) on time — $350 total, due the last day of your anniversary month — and by keeping a registered agent. Let those lapse and the state can move the company to default and then revoked status, after which you would clear the overdue filings and penalties before any certificate can issue.
Nevada Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Secretary of State
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a Nevada Certificate of Good Standing?
- It is an official document from the Nevada Secretary of State confirming your LLC legally exists and is current on its filings. Banks, processors and partners often request it.
- How do I get a Nevada Certificate of Good Standing?
- Make sure your Annual List is filed and your State Business License is current, then order the certificate from the Nevada Secretary of State for a small fee. Bastion can obtain it for you.
- Why does my bank want a Certificate of Good Standing?
- Banks use it to confirm your LLC is active and compliant before opening or keeping an account. It is common for non-resident-owned US LLCs.