How to Conduct a Connecticut Business Entity Search

Check out our guide on searching the Connecticut Secretary of State site.

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It is possible to search for a business entity using the Connecticut government website in order to view the business details of any entity on file with the Secretary of State. This tutorial will quickly go over the process of performing such a search using the entity name, the filing number and the business ID as search parameters. We always suggest that those forming or registering a new corporation or LLC in the state of Connecticut first perform a business entity search in order to ensure that their designation is available in the state.

Connecticut Business Entity Search by Name

Step 1- Navigate to this webpage on the Secretary of the State government website and find the field that asks for the name of the company you’d like information on. Enter the name you’re inquiring about into the field and click Search.

Connecticut Secretary of State business entity name search form.

Step 2- A list of relevant entities will appear displaying the business name, address, filing number and status of each.

Connecticut SOS business entity name search results example.

Step 3- Once you’ve found and clicked on your selection you will be able to view the business details as well as the agent summary. You’ll notice that on the bottom right hand side of the table there are three options available: you can view the filing history, name history and the shares of the entity.

CT SOS business entity name search result details page.

Connecticut Business Entity Search by Business ID

Step 1 – On this webpage, in the second provided field, enter the Business ID of the company you’d like to inquire about.

Connecticut Secretary of State business ID search form.

Step 2- Providing that the Business ID has been entered correctly, you will see the business’s address, name, status and ID on the secondary page. Click on it’s name to view the business details of the entity in question.

Connecticut SOS business entity ID search results example.

Connecticut Business Entity Search by Filing Number

Step 1- The business search on the Secretary of the State website can be found here. The entering of the filing # should provide a refined search to just one business.

Connecticut Secretary of State business entity filing number search form.

Step 2- Click on the business name to gain more information than just the address, ID and status.

Connecticut SOS business entity filing number search results example.

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