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In addition, lenders, investors, and vendors often require a Certificate of Status (Good Standing) before doing business with a company. You may also need a Certificate of Status to obtain licensure or for other business transactions, such as a merger or acquisition.
California Bar Examination Please note that the State Bar does not offer reciprocity or accept bar exam scores from another jurisdiction.
What states have reciprocity with California? Arizona. Colorado. Delaware. Hawaii. Louisiana. Maine. Maryland. Massachusetts.
The California bar limits complaints for events that occurred within the last five years. The statute of limitations for legal malpractices is one year, generally from the time representation ends.
The Contact Center is closed on State Bar holidays. To speak with a representative, please call 800-843-9053 if you are in California. If you are calling from out-of-state, please call 415-538-2000.
California Bar Examination Please note that the State Bar does not offer reciprocity or accept bar exam scores from another jurisdiction.
In some instances, attorneys who are properly licensed and in good standing in another state are allowed to practice in California. For example, attorneys who practice only federal law, such as immigration, may practice in California but be licensed in another state.
A “Certificate of Authorization” for a foreign corporation is similar to the “Certificate of Good Standing” for a domestic corporation. The Certificate of Authorization generally sets forth that a foreign corporation (i.e., a corporation formed in another state) is authorized to transact business in the state.
California Bar Examination Please note that the State Bar does not offer reciprocity or accept bar exam scores from another jurisdiction.
A California Certificate of Status (also known as a Certificate of Good Standing) is a state-issued document that confirms the active status of a business and that the business has maintained compliance with all California business requirements, such as filing annual reports and paying franchise taxes.