What is a certified copy and what types of certificates are available?
A certified copy is a photographic copy of a document on record with this office to which a certificate of authenticity, signed under the seal of the State of Rhode Island, has been attached. The certificate states that the attachment is a true copy of a document of record in this office. The fee for the certificate is $5.00 plus $.15 per page for non-profit corporations, and $10.00 plus $.15 per page for all other entities. The Business Section issues certificates of good standing for business corporations, non-profit corporations, and limited liability companies, and letters of status for all other entities. A good standing certificate reflects the exact name of the entity, charter type and date of existence, and states that the entity is in good standing and is active on the records of the Corporations Division as of the date of the certificate. In order for this office to issue a good standing certificate, an entity must have filed all annual reports required and currently maintain
