Order Certificates - Rhode Island

Home / Business Services / Order Certificates

Order a Certificate of Status/Good Standing

Certificates of Status and Certificates of Good Standing are available electronically and can be used to verify an entity is in good standing, has been issued a revocation certificate, or has been voluntarily dissolved, canceled, or withdrawn.

A certificate of status (good standing) is issued by the RI Department of State to verify that a business entity is in good standing with the RI Department of State. It does not verify that a business has satisfied its tax obligations and should not be confused with a Letter of Good Standing issued by the RI Division of Taxation.

Verify an Issued Certificate of Status

This tool allows you to verify whether a Certificate of Status was issued by the RI Department of State.

To verify a certificate, click here.

Before You Order

Confirm your business is in good standing. Learn how.

Types of Certificates of Status:

Good standing
Legal existence
Dissolved
Withdrawn
Canceled
Revoked
Non-resident Landlord

Forms of payments

Online: All major credit cards are accepted.
In person: You can pay with cash, check made payable to RI Department of State, or credit card (additional fees apply).
By phone: We do not take payments over the phone. Payment is made at the time of pickup.
By mail: Make your check payable to RI Department of State.

STEP 1

Order online

Visit the Corporate Database to search for the correct entity.
Click on the request certificate box at the top of the screen.
In the dropdown menu, select the certificate type desired and click add.
Fill in your contact information in its entirety. To avoid delivery delays, verify your email address is correct before submitting your order.
Complete your order. Be sure to print or save the receipt

STEP 2

Fee

Payment: All major credit cards are accepted
Fee: Non-profit entities $7. All other entities $22. Non-refundable
Processing time: Two business days (plus mailing time, if needed)

STEP 1

Order in person

Visit us at the Business Services Division located at 148 West River Street, Providence, RI 02904. Business Services is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.

You can walk in and request your certificate at the public counter.

STEP 2

Fee

Payment: Cash, check made payable to RI Department of State, or credit card (additional fees apply).
Fee: Non-profit entities $5. All other entities $20. Non-refundable
Processing time: Immediate

STEP 1

Order by phone

The Business Services Division is available by phone, Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm at 401-222-3040.

STEP 2

Fee

Payment is accepted at the time of pickup at our office : Cash, check made payable to RI Department of State, or credit card (additional fees apply).
Fee: Non-profit entities $5. All other entities $20. Non-refundable
Processing time: Two business days. The certificate must be picked up at the Business Services Division, 148 West River Street, Providence, RI 02904.

STEP 1

Order by mail

Address your request to:
Business Services Division
148 W. River St.
Providence, RI 02904-2615

STEP 2

Fee

Payment: Check made payable to RI Department of State.
Fee: Non-profit entities $5. All other entities $20. Non-refundable
Processing time: 5-7 business days (including mailing time). A self-addressed/stamped envelope will help expedite delivery time.

Additional types of certificates

The RI Department of State also offers more in-depth certificates for a fee of $30 per certificate.

Each certificate is created individually for a specific entity and cannot be emailed.

Orders can be placed by following the directions provided in the By Phone order tab.

Certificate of Fact – Name Change
Certificate of Fact – Merger
Certificate of good standing – long form
Certificate of legal existence – long form