Updated August 2026
Wyoming Certificate of Good Standing — $14
A Wyoming certificate of good standing is the state’s official confirmation that your entity exists and is current on its Wyoming filings. This page explains what the Wyoming good standing certificate is, when you need it, and how to obtain it from the Wyoming Secretary of State. The certificate is $14; we obtain it for you.
What Is a Wyoming Certificate of Good Standing?
A Wyoming certificate of good standing — also called a certificate of existence — is a document issued by the Wyoming Secretary of State confirming that a Wyoming entity is validly formed and current on its annual report and other required filings. A Wyoming LLC certificate of good standing is commonly required for banking, financing, and registering the entity in another state.
- What it is — the Wyoming Secretary of State certificate of good standing, confirming an entity is active and compliant.
- Also called — a certificate of existence; the two names refer to the same Wyoming document.
- When you need it — opening a bank account, obtaining financing, or foreign-registering the entity in another state.
- How to get it — requested from the Wyoming Secretary of State; the entity must be current on its annual report.
Wyoming Good Standing Certificate at a Glance
- Issued by
- Wyoming Secretary of State
- Requires
- The entity to be current on its annual report
- Also called
- Certificate of existence
When you need a Wyoming good standing certificate
Banks, lenders, and other states ask for a Wyoming LLC certificate of good standing to confirm the entity is real and compliant before they act. You will typically need one to open or update a business bank account, to obtain a loan or investment, and to foreign-register your Wyoming entity in another state where you begin doing business.
The certificate is a point-in-time confirmation: it states the entity is in good standing as of the issue date, which is why lenders and states often want a recent one.
How to obtain a Wyoming certificate of good standing
A Wyoming certificate of good standing is issued by the Wyoming Secretary of State. The entity must first be current on its annual report and license tax; an entity that has missed a filing is not in good standing and must file first. Once compliant, the certificate can be requested from the state.
Wyoming Registered Agent Prime LLC confirms your entity’s standing and obtains the certificate for you for $14, once the entity is current on its annual report.
The Wyoming Secretary of State maintains entity status and issues the certificate of good standing. Wyoming Secretary of State Wyoming Secretary of State (sos.wyo.gov)
Good Standing Terms
- Certificate of good standing
- The Wyoming Secretary of State document confirming an entity exists and is current on its filings.
- Certificate of existence
- Another name for the Wyoming certificate of good standing.
- Good standing
- The status of an entity that has met its Wyoming filing requirements, including the annual report.
- Foreign registration
- Registering a Wyoming entity to do business in another state, which usually requires a certificate of good standing.
Wyoming Certificate of Good Standing — FAQ
What is a Wyoming certificate of good standing?
It is a document from the Wyoming Secretary of State confirming that a Wyoming entity is validly formed and current on its filings. It is also called a certificate of existence.
When do I need a Wyoming good standing certificate?
Typically for banking, financing, or foreign-registering your Wyoming entity in another state. Each of these often requires a recent certificate.
How do I get a Wyoming LLC certificate of good standing?
The entity must be current on its annual report, then the certificate is requested from the Wyoming Secretary of State. We confirm standing and obtain it for you for $14.
Is a certificate of existence the same as good standing?
Yes. In Wyoming, certificate of existence and certificate of good standing are two names for the same document.
Keep Your Wyoming Entity in Good Standing
Wyoming Registered Agent Prime LLC tracks your Wyoming compliance and can obtain your certificate of good standing. See the service or contact us.