Secretary of State Websites & Business Entity Searches by State
Updated: August 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM
A Secretary of State (SOS) office handles many state records and business services, including business registrations and entity records. Business owners can often use their state’s website to search for a registered business, check an entity’s status, or find official business filing information.
The table below provides links to official Secretary of State websites and business entity search tools for all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. In states where another agency handles business records, we link to the appropriate official government website.
Secretary of State Websites and Business Entity Searches by State
What Can You Find With a State Business Entity Search?
Business search tools let you look up companies registered with a state. Available information varies by state, but records may include a company’s legal name, business status, registration number, formation date, registered agent, and filing history.
These searches can be useful when checking your own company information or verifying another business. Keep in mind that each state maintains its own records and search system, so the information and search options available will vary.
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