A South Carolina Certificate of Good Standing AO 136 is a document issued by the South Carolina Secretary of State that confirms a company or other business entity is in compliance with the state's statutes, regulations, and requirements. It is used to prove the company's legality and financial standing and is often required for business transactions, such as obtaining a loan or making a purchase. There are two types of South Carolina Certificate of Good Standing AO 136: (1) regular Certificate of Good Standing and (2) expedited Certificate of Good Standing. The regular Certificate of Good Standing is issued upon the satisfaction of all applicable requirements and typically takes up to two weeks for processing. The expedited Certificate of Good Standing is issued upon the satisfaction of all applicable requirements and typically takes 24-48 hours for processing. Both types of South Carolina Certificate of Good Standing AO 136 are valid for up to 6 months from the date of issuance.