Secretary of State Business Search
A Secretary of State business search looks a company up in the official state registry where it's incorporated or organized — confirming the legal entity exists, its good-standing status, and who is behind it. VerifySOS takes that search for any of the 50 states from one box — a live lookup in most states, a direct link to the official state search elsewhere.
What the Secretary of State registry holds
Every corporation and LLC files with a Secretary of State. The registry carries the legal name, entity type, status, formation date, registered agent, and — where the state publishes it — the officers, members, and directors.
Why good standing matters
'Active' or 'good standing' means the entity has kept up its filings and is legally able to transact. 'Dissolved,' 'revoked,' or 'delinquent' is a flag before you extend credit or sign. VerifySOS reads the standing straight from the state and pairs it with the USDOT/SAFER carrier record.
One box for every Secretary of State
You don't have to visit 50 different SOS sites. Type the name and the state once and VerifySOS returns a clean verification file.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Secretary of State business search?
It's a lookup of a company in a state's official business registry to confirm registration and view legal name, status, formation date, agent, and owners.
Which state's Secretary of State do I search?
Usually the state of incorporation or where the company operates. Pick that state in the VerifySOS search box — every state is in the same box, so you don't have to hunt down each state's site.
Is a Secretary of State business search free?
Yes. Your first 3 searches are free with no signup and no card, and a free account searches unlimited with 3 verification reports (PDF packets) a day. Pro ($14.99/mo) makes reports unlimited.
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