The Pennsylvania Active Status Certificate is a certificate issued by the Pennsylvania Department of State to businesses that have registered with the state and have met the requirements of the active status. This certificate serves as evidence that a business is in good standing and is legally authorized to operate in the state of Pennsylvania. There are two types of Pennsylvania Active Status Certificate: Domestic and Foreign. Domestic Active Status Certificates are issued to businesses that are organized under the laws of Pennsylvania and have registered with the state. Foreign Active Status Certificates are issued to businesses that are organized outside the state of Pennsylvania, but are authorized to do business within the state. Both types of certificates serve as proof of the business's active status and are required for the business to maintain its legal status.