At a glance
| Official name | Certificate of Good Standing |
|---|---|
| Fee | Free online ($20 for a paper certificate) |
| Online | Yes — available within minutes |
| Issued by | Wyoming Secretary of State — Business Division |
| Order page | Official page |
How to order
Generate it yourself online by entering the Filing ID; each certificate has a validation number.
Have your LLC’s exact name or state filing number ready. Banks and other states often want a certificate issued within the last few weeks, so order it shortly before you need it.
Staying in good standing in Wyoming
- Wyoming annual report: The first day of your LLC's anniversary month (the month it was formed). Example: formed May 15 → due May 1 each year. — $60 minimum.
- Registered agent: keep one with a physical address in the state. Wyoming registered agent rules.
If you fall behind: None stated; administratively dissolved 60 days after the due date. Reinstatement: online within two years.
Full details: Wyoming annual report guide. Get reminders before each deadline:
All Wyoming LLC fees in one place
Every state fee a Wyoming LLC can run into, from formation to closing. The typical recurring state cost is $60 a year ($60 minimum license tax ($0.0002 per dollar of Wyoming assets above $300,000)).
| Filing or service | State fee | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $100 (online adds a 2.4% card fee, min $1) | Once, to form the LLC |
| Wyoming annual report | $60 minimum | Every year |
| Registered agent | $0 if you qualify to serve yourself; $99–$199/yr for a service | Ongoing |
| Change of registered agent | $5 | When you switch agents |
| Certificate of Good Standing | Free online ($20 for a paper certificate) | When a bank, lender or another state asks |
| Trade name registration | $100 (renewal $50) | Only if you trade under another name |
| Articles of Dissolution | $60 | Once, to close the LLC |
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a certificate of good standing in Wyoming?
Generate it yourself online by entering the Filing ID; each certificate has a validation number. Wyoming calls it a “Certificate of Good Standing”.
How much is a Wyoming certificate of good standing?
Free online ($20 for a paper certificate), per the Wyoming Secretary of State — Business Division.
How long does it take?
It’s available online within minutes once you find your LLC’s record.
Why can’t I get a certificate for my Wyoming LLC?
The state only issues one if the LLC is current. The usual cause is a missed wyoming annual report (The first day of your LLC's anniversary month (the month it was formed). Example: formed May 15 → due May 1 each year.) or unpaid fees. Late consequence: The LLC becomes delinquent on the second day of the month after the due date. If the report is not filed within 60 days after the due date, the LLC is administratively dissolved. Reinstatement online is possible within two years.
Is it the same as a certificate of existence?
For most purposes, yes — states use different names for the document confirming an entity exists and is current. Some states also offer a longer version listing filing history.
Your LLC setup checklist
- Get a free EINFrom the IRS, in minutes online.
- Open a business bank accountKeep LLC money apart from yours to protect the liability shield.
- Sign an operating agreementSettle who owns and decides what before it matters.
- Get business insuranceCover what the LLC itself doesn’t protect.
- Plan your taxesKnow your tax status and federal due dates.
- Track state deadlinesFree reminders before each filing.
Everything in one list: printable LLC compliance checklist · live deadline calendar.