Obtaining a Certificate of Good Standing

To obtain a Certificate of Good Standing, submit a letter addressed to “Certificate of Good Standing” to the Pittsburgh filing office via mail or courier service. To track your request, consider using a mailing service that offers tracking capabilities. Please include the following information:

• Attorney's full name
• Attorney's identification number
• Attorney's signature
• $25 check or money order made payable to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
• A self-addressed return envelope

An attorney whose license status is inactive or retired must request certification from the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court. The “Request for Certification of Status” and “Request for Certificate of Disciplinary History” forms are available here.

Corporate certificates must be processed through the PA Department of State.

*Please note that Certificates of Good Standing will not be emailed.