The Corporation and Business Entity Database includes business and not-for-profit corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships, as well as other miscellaneous businesses.
The Corporation and Business Entity Database online search is intended for status inquiries of entities already on file with the Department of State. Customers are cautioned to avoid interpreting database search information as an indication that a name is or is not available for use.
Search Criteria:(Items marked with * are required)
Search Instructions:
Please note that the database does not include corporate or other business entity assumed names filed pursuant to General Business Law, §130. Assumed name filings are filed and maintained by the Division of Corporations for corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships. Although maintained by the Division of Corporations, searches of records of assumed names used by corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships must be made by a written, faxed or e-mail request to the Division. All other entities such as general partnerships, sole proprietorships and limited liability partnerships file an assumed name certificate directly with the county clerk in each county in which the entity conducts or transacts business.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained on this site is up to date and accurate. As the Department relies upon information provided to it, the information's completeness or accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you have any questions about performing a search or the results you receive, please contact the NYS Department of State, Division of Corporations at (518) 473-2492, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ADDITIONAL SEARCH INSTRUCTIONS
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Entity Name Box:
Enter the business entity name being searched for. The entity name may be entered in upper, lower or mixed case. Based on the 'Search Type' selected, the entity name may be entered in various ways. In general, entering a larger portion of the name will result in fewer entity names being listed.
Status Type Box:
Select one of two types of names. Selecting 'Active Only' will search only active entity names. Selecting 'All' will search both active and inactive entity names.
Search Type Box:
Select one of three types of searches; 'Begins With,' 'Contains,' or 'Partial.'
1. 'Begins With'
This type of search requires the exact beginning part or entire entity name to be entered. Non alpha-numeric characters are also required to be entered exactly as they appear in the entity name. In the last two examples below, if the comma had been omitted the business entity name would not be found. Examples of how the name 'AT&T CELLULAR SERVICES, INC.' can be searched: Colorado Secretary Of State Business Search Results
2. 'Contains'
This type of search requires you to know at least one of the words that is contained in the entity name. When entering multiple words, the order of the words does not matter. Non alpha-numeric characters are not required to be entered. Examples of how the name AT&T CELLULAR SERVICES, INC. can be searched:
3. 'Partial'
This type of search is similar to the 'Contains' search, but may take longer and yield more results. The difference is that the last word may be a partial word. Non alpha-numeric characters are not required to be entered. Examples of how the name AT&T CELLULAR SERVICES, INC. can be searched:
Search Button:
Submits the search request. This button can be selected using any of the following methods:
The following tips may be used to refine or modify searches by entity number or entity name for a particular entity:
Entity Number Search
Entity Name Search
The search is NOT case sensitive. All letters will be treated as uppercase.
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Enter one or more known words (i.e., Keywords) that are part of the entity name.
Exact
Enter the exact name of the entity, including spaces AND any punctuation that are part of the name. The omission or addition of spaces and punctuation that are not part of the name will result in no records found, or a different entity than intended.
Begins with
Enter one or more of the first words of the entity’s name. The results will include the entities whose names have that word or string of words as the first word or words of their name, including entities that have additional words in their names.
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Helpful Hint: If you are not able to locate an entity record, you may wish to try a broader search by searching for fewer keywords or a 'begins with' search if you know one or more of the first words of the entity's name, or you may request a more extensive search by ordering a status report. For information on ordering a status report, refer to Information Requests.
Disclaimer: This Search tool allows you to search the Secretary of State's California Business Search database for abstracts of information for domestic stock, domestic nonprofit and qualified foreign corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships that have filed with this office. This search tool groups corporations separately from limited liability companies and limited partnerships and returns all entities for the search criteria in the respective groups regardless of the current status. This database does not include other types of business entities that are registered with the California Secretary of State, such as general partnerships and limited liability partnerships. The search results only include copies of filed Statements of Information for corporations and limited liability companies that have been imaged. Search results that indicate “Image not available online” may be available by ordering copies, refer to refer to Information Requests.
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Although every attempt has been made to ensure that the information contained in the database is accurate, the Secretary of State's office is not responsible for any loss, consequence, or damage resulting directly or indirectly from reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the information that is provided. All such information is provided 'as is.' For information on ordering copies of the official business entity records for a particular entity, refer to Information Requests.
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