Check Your Certificate of Good Standing Status Today!

As the year ends, we want to remind you that having a Certificate of Good Standing is important for Small Businesses. Your business may need to get a copy of your certificate to:

• Open a business bank account
• Apply for a business loan
• Seek investments from investors 
• Purchase small business insurance 
• Register to do business in another state 

To check the status of your business, go to the Illinois Secretary of State website here.