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California Supreme Court Certificate of Standing Some jurisdictions, such as the U.S. Supreme Court, may require a “certificate from the highest court you are a [licensee] of” or indicate that it should not be from the State Bar.
If you are an attorney licensed in a U.S. or foreign jurisdiction, you may be required to submit a Certificate of Admission or a Certificate of Good Standing when you submit an application to the State Bar, such as the registration, moral character, or bar exam applications.
The State Bar issues a single-page Certificate of Standing to verify an attorney's name, bar number, admission date, current status, any name or status changes, and any public discipline, as of the da.
Carefully review any instructions or requirements you have received so that you order the correct type of certificate. Visit our website for detailed information on certificate types available. NEW! Standard and Complaint Check Certificates of Standing are now electronic and will be sent via email.
A Certificate of Good Standing confirms that a business is active, paid its tax obligations, and complied with state regulations. To obtain a certificate of good standing, go to the state's website and make a request.
Certificates of Good Standing from the clerk of the highest court (Supreme Court) of the state of country having authority over admission to practice law in all jurisdictions that you are admitted, including all Federal and District Courts.
Requests for certificates of good standing must be submitted electronically through the Court’s electronic filing system. The required fee of $21.00 for each certificate must be paid by credit card at the time of submission. Step-by-step instructions for e-filing a request are set forth below.
