diff --git a/credential-registry/message_families/issuer_registration/indy_catalyst_issuer_registration/routes.py b/credential-registry/message_families/issuer_registration/indy_catalyst_issuer_registration/routes.py
index 8891fa9cf..213371e92 100644
--- a/credential-registry/message_families/issuer_registration/indy_catalyst_issuer_registration/routes.py
+++ b/credential-registry/message_families/issuer_registration/indy_catalyst_issuer_registration/routes.py
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ async def issuer_registration_send(request: web.BaseRequest):
     except StorageNotFoundError:
         return web.BaseRequest("Connection not found.")
 
-    if connection.is_active:
+    if connection.is_ready:
         (
             issuer_registration_state,
             issuer_registration_message,