Quick answer: Every US state runs a free online business entity search through its Secretary of State (or equivalent agency). Use it to check whether an LLC name is available, look up a company’s status and registered agent, and view filing history. Pick your state in the table below.
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Every state maintains a free online database where you can search for LLCs, corporations, and other business entities. Use the table below to find the official business entity search tool for any state.
Business Entity Search — All 50 States + DC
| State | Cost |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Free |
| Alaska | Free |
| Arizona | Free |
| Arkansas | Free |
| California | Free |
| Colorado | Free |
| Connecticut | Free |
| Delaware | Free |
| Florida | Free |
| Georgia | Free |
| Hawaii | Free |
| Idaho | Free |
| Illinois | Free |
| Indiana | Free |
| Iowa | Free |
| Kansas | Free |
| Kentucky | Free |
| Louisiana | Free |
| Maine | Free |
| Maryland | Free |
| Massachusetts | Free |
| Michigan | Free |
| Minnesota | Free |
| Mississippi | Free |
| Missouri | Free |
| Montana | Free |
| Nebraska | Free |
| Nevada | Free |
| New Hampshire | Free |
| New Jersey | Free |
| New Mexico | Free |
| New York | Free |
| North Carolina | Free |
| North Dakota | Free |
| Ohio | Free |
| Oklahoma | Free |
| Oregon | Free |
| Pennsylvania | Free |
| Rhode Island | Free |
| South Carolina | Free |
| South Dakota | Free |
| Tennessee | Free |
| Texas | Free |
| Utah | Free |
| Vermont | Free |
| Virginia | Free |
| Washington | Free |
| West Virginia | Free |
| Wisconsin | Free |
| Wyoming | Free |
| Washington DC | Free |
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