State of Wisconsin

Department of Financial Institutions

Online Certificate of Status Directions

Read these directions before clicking the button below.

What You Need

  1. Entity Name: It is important to know the correct spelling of the entity for which you are requesting a certificate.
  2. Contact: The name & address of the person requesting the certificate.
  3. E-mail: All communication regarding the request of this certificate will be via the e-mail address of the contact person.
  4. Payment: Payment can be made with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express).
  5. Fees: Online Certificates of Status are $10.00. You will receive a link to a printable copy of the certificate immediately upon payment.
  6. Adobe Acrobat: You will need Adobe Reader to view a certificate of status. The Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free. Click here if you don't have the Adobe Reader installed.

Filling Out the Form

  • All required fields will be marked with *.
  • You must complete all steps of the form.
  • Click the button below to move to the next step of the form.
  • Only short form certificates are available instantly.
  • For any other questions, please read the frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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