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Over 140 Business Filings, Name Reservations, and Orders for Certificates of Status and Certified Copies of Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships available online.
Online SearchesBusiness Search: Free online access to over 17 million corporate, limited liability company and limited partnership images is available online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov. In addition to the images, available data includes:
Back to Top Certificates, Copies, Status Reports and Processing TimesCertificates, Certified Copies and Free Copies for Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships can be obtained online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov. Other entity types including registered General Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships can submit a request to the California Secretary of State's Sacramento office either in person (drop off) or by mail. Instructions and fees for ordering certificates and copies related to General Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships are available on the Business Entities Records – Order Form (PDF).
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Back to Top How do I look up a business in Illinois?Corporation & Business Entity Search
You can find information on any corporation or business entity in Illinois or another state by performing a search on the Secretary of State website of the state or territory where that corporation is registered.
How do you check if a company is legally registered in Illinois?How do I check to see if a Corporation/LLC name is available? The Illinois Secretary of State Department of Business Services provides a database at http://www.ilsos.gov/corporatellc/ where you can do a preliminary search. LLC's - 217-524-8008.
How do I check the status of my Illinois corporation?How can I check the status of my corporate annual report and/or change my registered agent? For information on corporate annual reports and changing your registered agent, contact the Illinois Secretary of State at 1 217 782-6961 or visit their website at https://www.ilsos.gov.
How do I find out who a corporation is?Check with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Publicly traded companies are required to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You can use the SEC database to determine names, board members, and stockholders.
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