Indiana Certificate of Good Standing

A Certificate of Existence (Indiana's version of Certificate of Good Standing) confirms your LLC is active and compliant with the Indiana Secretary of State. For all compliance, see our after-formation guide.

When You Need One

• Registering as a foreign LLC in another state
• Applying for business loans or credit lines
• Government contracts
• Commercial leases
• Business sales or acquisitions

How to Obtain

Order through INBiz (inbiz.in.gov):

1. Log into your account
2. Navigate to your LLC
3. Request Certificate of Existence
4. Pay fee
5. Receive electronically or by mail

Requirements

Your LLC must be in "Active" status — all Business Entity Reports filed and current. If delinquent, file outstanding reports first.

FAQ

How long is it valid?

Certificates are point-in-time documents. Most requesting parties accept certificates dated within 30-90 days.

What if my LLC isn't in good standing?

File delinquent Business Entity Reports, pay any fees, then request the certificate.