File for a business online, search existing Ohio businesses and learn more from the Ohio Secretary of State's Business Services Division.

Certificates of Good Standing. Obtain a certificate of good standing Check Validation Number

Aug 19, 2022 · A Certificate of Good Standing or a Full Force and Effect Certificate shows that your business entity is current with all Secretary of State filings and corporate franchise taxes. This can be helpful when requesting financing from a financial institution.

Send overnight express packages to: Ohio Secretary of State, Business Services Division, 180 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43215. All filings EXCEPT preclearance requests, certificate requests, and UCC filings can be expedited.

Ordering a certificate of good standing will NOT renew a name registration (trade name, fictitious name, trademark, or service mark) or continue the existence of a nonprofit corporation. Certificates Available Online

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Ordering a certificate of good standing will NOT renew a name registration (trade name, fictitious name, trademark, or service mark) or continue the existence of a nonprofit corporation. Please enter your name and contact information to request a certificate.

Aug 25, 2022 · You can use the Ohio Secretary of State's Business Search portal to see if a business is registered to do business in Ohio.

Aug 19, 2022 · Start or maintain your Ohio business online. Businesses are required to register with the Ohio Secretary of State to legally conduct business in the State of Ohio. Businesses can file electronically via the Secretary of State's Ohio Business Filings portal.

You can obtain a Certificate of Good Standing or a Full Force and Effect Certificate online from the Ohio Secretary of State's Office.