Guides
Learn how to search, verify, and work with US business entity records. Written for developers and business professionals.
Learn how to search for business entity records in any US state. Compare Secretary of State websites with API-based lookup for verification, due diligence, and legal research.
Step-by-step guide to verifying whether a business is real, active, and in good standing using Secretary of State records, registered agent data, and filing status.
Learn what a registered agent is, why they matter for service of process and legal compliance, and how to find registered agent information in state business records.
Compare LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and other business entity types. Learn when each is used, their legal differences, and how they appear in state records.
Complete guide to searching Florida business entity records through Sunbiz and the Filed API. Find LLCs, corporations, and other entities registered with the Florida Division of Corporations.
Complete guide to searching Oregon business entity records through the Secretary of State Business Registry and the Filed API. Find LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits registered in Oregon.
Complete guide to searching New York business entity records through the NY Department of State and the Filed API. Find LLCs, corporations, and other entities registered in New York.
Complete guide to searching Pennsylvania business entity records through the PA Department of State and the Filed API. Find LLCs, corporations, and other entities registered in Pennsylvania.
Complete guide to searching Connecticut business entity records through the CONCORD database and the Filed API. Find LLCs, corporations, and other entities registered with the Connecticut Secretary of the State.
Complete guide to searching Iowa business entity records through the Iowa Secretary of State Fast Track Filing system and the Filed API. Find LLCs, corporations, and other entities registered in Iowa.
Complete guide to searching Colorado business entity records through the Colorado Secretary of State and the Filed API. Find LLCs, corporations, UCC filings, and other entities registered in Colorado.
Complete guide to searching Alaska business entity records through the Alaska Division of Corporations and the Filed API. Find LLCs, corporations, and other entities registered in Alaska.
Complete guide to searching District of Columbia business entity records through DCRA and the Filed API. Find LLCs, corporations, and other entities registered in Washington DC.