Secretary of State

Corporation & Business Entity Search

Find information on any corporation or business entity in the United States by performing a search on the Secretary of State website of the state or territory where that corporation is registered. Use the links below to jump straight to the correct search page. This site is not affiliated with any government entity and there is no charge to use it. Please note that while most state websites provide basic registration information for free, there are some that may require a fee for more detailed information. Additionally, we may earn commissions if you purchase products or services through some of the links below. You can learn more about corporation search by reading the SecStates Blog.

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