What Is a Certificat Constatator? Romania's Certificate of Status Explained | 2026
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What Does "Certificat Constatator" Mean?
A Certificat Constatator is an official document issued by Romania's National Trade Register Office (ONRC). It presents a snapshot of a company's current legal status — confirming who owns it, who manages it, what activities it performs, and whether it is active, suspended, or in insolvency.
If you have worked with companies in other jurisdictions, the closest equivalents are the Certificate of Good Standing (US/UK), the Extrait Kbis (France), or the Handelsregisterauszug (Germany). The functional purpose is the same: an authoritative, government-issued confirmation that a company exists, is registered, and has specific attributes.
The legal basis is Law No. 26/1990 on the Trade Register. The fee at ONRC is RON 30 (approximately €6). If you need one quickly and in English, you can order a Certificat Constatator through our platform for €12 — including a free compliance review by our attorneys.
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What Information Does a Certificat Constatator Contain?
A standard certificate includes 9 data sections drawn from the Trade Register. Click any section below to see what it covers:
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Anatomy of a Certificat Constatator
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01
Issuing Authority & Serial Number
ONRC header, document ID, date and time
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The official header of ONRC, identifying which Trade Register office issued the certificate, the unique serial number, and the exact date and time. This timestamp determines the "freshness" of the data — most institutions require the certificate to be no older than 30 days.
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Company Identification
Legal name, CUI, J-number, EUID, legal form
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Legal name (firmă)Trade Register No. (J40/xxxxx/yyyy)CUI / CIFEUIDLegal form (SRL, SA, SNC…)
The CUI is the company's unique tax identification code — the only number you need when placing an order.
03
Registered Office Address
Current official company seat
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The address declared to the Trade Register. If the lease has expired but no change was filed, the old address still appears — this is a compliance red flag our free Health Check catches.
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Duration & Company Status
Active, suspended, in insolvency, dissolved…
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Whether the company was established for a limited or unlimited duration, and its current status: Active, Suspended, In Dissolution, In Liquidation, In Insolvency, or Struck Off. This is often the single most critical data point for banks and business partners conducting preliminary checks.
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Share Capital & Shareholders
Capital, shares, ownership percentages
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Subscribed capital (RON)Paid-up capitalTotal sharesNominal value/share
Lists all shareholders with names, ID data, shares held, and percentage of participation in capital and profits. For legal-entity shareholders, the CUI and country of registration are included.
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Directors / Administrators
Names, mandate dates, signing powers
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Names and personal data of all administrators (SRL) or board members (SA), their mandate start and end dates, and the nature of their powers (sole/joint, full/limited). Expired mandates that haven't been renewed are another red flag.
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CAEN Activity Codes
Main + secondary activities (Rev. 3)
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The company's declared main activity and all secondary activities in CAEN Rev. 3 format. Critical for verifying that a company is authorised to perform the services it offers. Distinguishes between authorised and activated codes.
Drawn from the most recently filed annual financial statements.
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Qualified Electronic Signature
eIDAS-compliant, full legal validity
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When issued electronically, the certificate bears ONRC's qualified electronic signature (eIDAS compliant), giving it full legal validity — equivalent to a wet-ink stamped original.
How Is It Different from Other ONRC Documents?
The Certificat Constatator is the most commonly ordered document, but it is not the only one available. The table below shows the key differences at a glance:
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When Do You Need a Certificat Constatator?
Opening a bank account. Every Romanian bank requires a recent certificate as part of KYC documentation. Under Law No. 239/2025, all Romanian companies must now hold at least one payment account.
Public tenders. Bidders must submit a certificate proving legal existence, active status, and matching CAEN codes. Most authorities require it to be no older than 30 days.
EU funds. Applications under APIA, AFIR, IMM Invest, and PNRR require a special-purpose certificate with the stated purpose printed on the document.
Due diligence. Investors, law firms, and financial institutions order certificates as a first verification step on Romanian target companies.
Signing contracts. Counterparties in regulated industries request a recent certificate before signing to confirm valid director mandates.
Filing abroad. Foreign courts, notaries, and agencies require a Certificat Constatator plus certified translation and apostille. We handle the full chain.
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How to Order a Certificat Constatator
Option 1 — ONRC InfoCert portal. Go to portal.onrc.ro, enter the CUI, select certificate type, pay RON 30 by card. The interface is entirely in Romanian and occasionally experiences downtime. You do not need an electronic signature.
Option 2 — In person. Visit a Trade Register office, fill in form 11-10-188, pay, and collect. Takes one business day.
Option 3 — Through our attorneys. If you do not read Romanian, do not have a Romanian bank card, or simply want it handled professionally — our licensed attorneys submit the request, verify the data, and deliver the official e-signed PDF to your inbox. Every order includes a free Company Health Check that flags expired mandates, outdated CAEN codes, and other compliance risks. The order form takes about two minutes.
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Validity & Shelf Life
Romanian law does not set a general expiry. The document reflects the Trade Register at the exact date of issuance. In practice, most institutions require certificates no older than 30 days. Since delivery takes minutes, order yours shortly before you need it.
Proves current company details at date of issuance
Typical use
Bank, tender, EU funds, due diligence, contracts, foreign filings
Fee
RON 30 (ONRC direct) · €12 via Mihai Attorneys (includes Health Check)
Issued
Once, at incorporation only
Content
Company name, CUI, Trade Register number — printed on a physical card
Updates
Never updated. Shows original data only.
Legal force
Proves the company was incorporated and assigned a CUI
Typical use
Kept in company files; shown at bank for initial account opening
Fee
Included in incorporation fee (no separate charge)
⚠️ When a bank, authority, or business partner asks for a "company certificate," they almost always mean the Certificat Constatator — not the Certificat de Înregistrare. Order it here →
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order a certificate for any Romanian company, or only my own?+
You can order a Certificat Constatator for any company registered in Romania's Trade Register. You do not need to be a shareholder or director. The only information required is the company's CUI. This is consistent with the principle of publicity under Law 26/1990. Order for any company →
Can I use a Certificat Constatator abroad?+
Yes, but you'll typically need a certified translation and, for Hague Convention countries (US, UK, all EU states), an apostille from the Bucharest Tribunal. Contact us at alin.mihai@mihaiattorneys.com and we'll handle certificate + translation + apostille as a package. Order certificate + translation →
Is it the same as a Certificate of Incorporation?+
No. A Certificate of Incorporation (Certificat de Înregistrare) is issued once at formation and never updated. A Certificat Constatator is a current-state snapshot that can be ordered at any time and reflects all registered changes. Use the toggle comparison above to see the full differences.
What is the difference between the RON 30 ONRC certificate and the €12 one?+
The official document is identical — issued by ONRC with a qualified electronic signature. The difference is the service: our process is in English, accepts any international card via Stripe, and includes a Company Health Check where our attorneys flag compliance issues (expired mandates, outdated CAEN codes, missing UBO declarations).
Do I need a Romanian electronic signature?+
No. Neither the ONRC InfoCert portal nor our service requires the applicant to hold an electronic signature. You only need a payment card. Order without e-signature →
How quickly will I receive the document?+
Orders during business hours (Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00 EET) are processed within minutes. Weekend orders are handled on the next business day morning.
What is the free Company Health Check?+
A complimentary compliance review included with every order. Our attorneys analyse the certificate data and flag: expired office contracts, director mandates nearing expiry, outdated CAEN codes, missing beneficial ownership declarations, and more. You receive a clear PDF with traffic-light indicators and actionable recommendations. See what's included →
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Official ONRC document with qualified e-signature, delivered to your inbox. €12 — includes a free Company Health Check by licensed Romanian attorneys.
