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. Certificate of Good Standing requirements.Requests for certificates of good standing must be submitted electronically through the Court's electronic filing system. For more information on the district bars see the District Bar FAQ's. 19: How do I obtain a certificate of good standing? For DC you can order a certificate of good standing from the DC bar as a PDF and then forward them the original email containing the link. Click on "Certificate of Good Standing Request Form". This will bring up the request form. To obtain a certificate of good standing with the 26th Judicial District Bar, a member must have an active status and be current in membership dues payments. Fill Out the Application: Complete the application to get a Certificate of Good Standing.