Marshall Islands: entity search, PDF report and good-standing certificate

Basic search: Free [3]
Entry: No sign-in [3]

Search and document delivery at a glance

Search online: Search using at least four characters of the name and the legal form, or the full registration number. Public search is free and requires no account. [3]
Search language: English search instructions and profile. [3]
Digital documents: PDF report according to search instructions. Official electronic good-standing certificate with apostille separately through IRI. [3] [5] [6]
Document language: Not specified
Paper and collection: Official paper certificates use a new format from 4 May 2026. Order through an IRI office or corp@register-iri.com. [6] [7]
International delivery: Not specified

Fees at a glance: Public search free; request official certificate pricing from IRI
Access: Open online search; certificates through the registry service

Choose the right register

This guide covers IRI’s international Corporate Registry service. Its general information particularly concerns non-resident domestic entities: entities formed under Marshall Islands law without residence there. Search also offers a Foreign Maritime entity type. [1] [3]

Names and abbreviations explained

RMIRepublic of the Marshall Islands: The jurisdiction’s full English name. [1]
Registered AgentRegistered service agent: IRI identifies The Trust Company of the Marshall Islands, Inc. as agent for non-resident domestic entities. The agent is distinct from a director or the actual place of business. [2] [3]
UTNUnique Tracking Number: Tracking number used to verify an issued document. It is distinct from the entity registration number. [8] [7]

Search step by step

Identify the entity and obtain the right evidence

Search by name or number
Open “Corporate Entity Search”. Name searches require at least four characters and the appropriate “Entity Type”. Choose “Begins With” or “Contains”. Alternatively enter the complete “Entity Number”. [3]
Match the result and status
Results include dissolved, annulled, transferred and converted entities. Open the matching number and compare name, type, status and “Existence Date”. The detail page states the search timestamp. [3]
Save the basic report
Select “Report” in the profile. Official search instructions describe a PDF report that can be saved and printed. The detail page explicitly states that it is not a statement of good standing. [3]
Request an official certificate
For a Certificate of Good Standing or certified copies of filed documents, contact the relevant IRI office or corp@register-iri.com. Specify entity number, name, product and electronic or paper format. Confirm price, required authority, language and delivery before ordering. [4] [6]
Verify the issued document
Use “Corporate Document Verification” for electronic documents carrying a QR code or UTN. Check the identifier with the registry itself. [8] [3]

Documents and fees

Document / information	Contents and purpose	Fee	How to get it
Public profile and report [3]	Identity, status, existence date and registered agent.	Free search; not a certificate	Open profile → Report for the documented PDF output. Format / delivery Browser view; Report as PDF according to instructions. [3] International delivery Online access; no postal delivery required. [3]
Electronic good-standing certificate [5] [6] [8]	Official certificate with QR code, tracking number and apostille.	Request pricing from IRI	Request from an IRI office or corp@register-iri.com, identifying the entity. Format / delivery Electronic certificate. [5] [6] [8]
Paper good-standing certificate [7] [6]	Paper version with stamp, signature, watermark and UTN.	Request price and delivery cost from IRI	Agree paper format and delivery address with the issuing office. Format / delivery A4 or US Letter, standard bond paper since May 2026. [7] [6]
Certified copies of filed documents [4]	Copies of documents actually filed and available for access.	Request a quote for the specific filing	Provide number, document type and filing date if known to an IRI office.

What the free query contains

The public profile provides registration details such as number, name, legal form and status. It also lists the existence date and the registered agent’s name and address. The FAQ describes additional searches of public filings. Use the separate registry service for those records. [3] [2]

Officeholders, shareholders and filed records

IRI’s FAQ states that corporate officers, directors and shareholders are not required to be named in a public registry. Basic online search therefore does not provide a complete ownership investigation. The service list distinguishes issued certificates, filed documents and separately recorded documents such as certificates of incumbency, powers of attorney and financial records. For records that depend on a filing, ask whether the company has filed the document you need. [2] [4]

Electronic certificate with apostille

IRI introduced an electronic good-standing certificate in 2025. The announcement describes a QR code, tracking number and apostille. The May 2026 announcement confirms the continuing electronic version. Ask about the file format and issue language when ordering. [5] [6]

Paper certificate since May 2026

Since 4 May 2026 the paper version uses standard bond paper instead of the former custom cream paper. The official memo specifies A4 or US Letter, a single border, grey seal watermark, stamp, signature and UTN. The Registrar also describes the electronically generated version with UTN as an alternative to the existing QR-code version. [7]

Access from abroad and ordering

Public search requires neither an account nor identification. IRI provides client support through offices worldwide. A qualified intermediary is required for incorporation; that requirement does not apply to free public search. [3] [1] [5]

Avoid common mistakes

“Active” in search is not a good-standing certificate. The application explicitly warns of this distinction. [3]
A registered agent may use the same address for many entities. [3] [2]

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free PDF extract?

Public search instructions describe a downloadable PDF under “Report”. The report is not an official good-standing certificate. [3]

Must a new paper certificate be cream-coloured?

No. The official memo changes the paper certificate to standard bond paper and a new design with a tracking number from 4 May 2026. [7]

Original sources

Sources reviewed: 15 September 2026. The guidance is based on the linked information published by registers and public authorities.

Corporate General Information Registrar of Corporations / International Registries, Inc.
Corporate FAQs International Registries, Inc.
Corporate Entity Search International Registries, Inc.
Documentation Services International Registries, Inc.
Corporate Department: Building Digital Solutions International Registries, Inc.
A New Look for the RMI Certificate of Goodstanding Registrar of Corporations / International Registries, Inc.
Corporate Memo 01-26: New Look for Hard Copy Certificate of Goodstanding Registrar of Corporations
Corporate Document Verification International Registries, Inc.

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