The CDC no longer accepts faxed or emailed requests for certificates of good standing. When a Foreign Entity registers with our office, a certificate of status is required and must be dated within 60 days of submission.Bar reciprocity in the United States is a concept that allows attorneys to practice law in a state other than the one in which they're licensed. I don't know about your situation, but it may be best to lawyer up. Washington: You must have practiced in Louisiana for 3 out of the past 5 years and be in good standing with the Louisiana Bar. The ABA is the largest voluntary association of lawyers in the world. Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Island, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Yukon. Sections.