A certificate issued by the state agency responsible for registering corporations in that certain State, or the District of Columbia.  In its short form, it is evidence of active status, being in compliance with franchise tax payments and the filing of annual reports. In its long form, it states the same information as a short form and also indicates any name changes, amendments and other filings.

     Esquire Corporate Networks obtains short and long form good standings, as well as negative certificates (when no record of an entity is found) from all jurisdictions, on a daily basis.  Just indicate your specific needs and our dedicated team of experienced Corporate Specialists will be there to assist you.