New Hampshire: Good Standing Certificate

Most states want to see a certificate of good standing (or its equivalent) before allowing a company to do business in that state as a “foreign entity” (process called foreign qualification). Companies that intend to expand abroad might also need to obtain certificate of good standing, and then certify it for foreign use (either with Apostille or Embassy Certification).

Any company registered in New Hampshire can order Certificate of Good Standing from the New Hampshire Secretary of State, provided it is indeed is in good standing. Processing time is typically seven days plus mailing time. The state also offers the option of paying extra fee for expedited processing, which ensures that the request will be processed within 24 hours after the receipt of the request, plus mailing time.

We can help you obtain Certificate of Good Standing for your company from New Hampshire Secretary of State. In case your company turns out to be not in good standing, we will research the reasons and the remedies to bring it back to good standing, and will notify you of the results of our research.