Wyoming 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.
- Signing with certain investors, lenders or partners.
How to get it
- Make sure your annual report is filed and your registered agent is active (this is what "good standing" depends on).
- Order the certificate from the Wyoming Secretary of State (online is fastest) for a small state fee.
- Receive the official certificate, usually as a verifiable digital document.
Keeping good standing
Your LLC stays in good standing by filing the annual report on time (due the first of your formation month) and maintaining a registered agent. Miss the annual report by more than 60 days and the state can dissolve the LLC — then you'd pay a $102 reinstatement before any certificate can issue.
Wyoming Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Secretary of State
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Need a Certificate of Good Standing for your bank? We'll request it for you.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a Wyoming Certificate of Good Standing?
- It is an official document from the Wyoming Secretary of State proving your LLC legally exists and is compliant. Banks, processors and partners often request it.
- How do I get a Wyoming Certificate of Good Standing?
- Make sure your annual report is filed and your registered agent is active, then order the certificate from the Wyoming 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.