Corporations

Certificate of Compliance

A Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Good Standing, Certificate and Good Standing are names of certificates that have the same meaning. They show that, at a specific point in time, the entity is in good standing or is in compliance with the State of Alaska Corporations Section. If you have been asked to provide a Certificate of Good Standing you can order this certificate online or by mail.

Verify if the entity is in Good Standing:

Search for the entity by going to Search Corporations Database in the Corporations Section of our website.

• If there is a Biennial Report due, visit the Biennial Reports page.
• If the officials have changed, but no biennial report is due, please submit a Notice of Change located on the Forms & Fees page.
• If the Registered Agent information is not current please submit a Registered Agent or Registered Agent Address Statement of Change located on the Forms & Fees page.

Online Certificate of Compliance Request Instructions:

On the Forms & Fees page, under Other Documents select the online filing option for Certificate of Compliance. Complete the filing process, pay the $10.00 non-refundable filing fee, and your Certificate of Compliance will be available online for immediate printing. We accept Visa and Mastercard.

Hardcopy Certificate of Compliance Request Instructions:

To request a Certificate of Compliance by mail you will need to submit a Copy Request Form and the $10.00 non-refundable filing fee. Please allow 10 – 15 business days to process your request once it has been received by the Division.

What else should you be aware of within the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing?

• The status of your entity and/or professional license may directly affect your business license.
  • Check the status of your Business License:
    Before engaging in business activity you must obtain a business license. If you have a business license the Corporations Section encourages you to check the status and expiration date to ensure your business license is current. For more information go to the Business Licensing Section.
  • Check the status of your Professional License:
    Before engaging in a business practice regulated under Alaska Statute Title 8 (AS 08) you must obtain a professional license. If you have a professional license the Corporations Section encourages you to check the status and expiration date to ensure your professional license is current. For more information go to the Professional Licensing Section.