is that they all mean the same it just depends on the state if in the US
DESCRIPTION: A Certificate of Status (also known as Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Good Standing) is a document issued by a state official (usually the Secretary of State) as conclusive evidence that a corporation or LLC is in existence and is authorized to transact business in the state, and that the company is in compliance with all state-required formalities
http://apostille.us/abc/certificate_of_existence.shtml
Authorized to do business
A Certificate of Good Standing, sometimes called a Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Authorization, is a state-issued document used to demonstrate that a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) exists or is authorized to do business in the state and has complied with all state-required formalities.
http://www.bizfilings.com/certificate-good-standing.aspx