The Missouri Secretary of State operates a query tool that links directly to its database of registered Missouri businesses. The general public can utilize this business entity search tool at any time online to seek public information about a business, such as its registered agent or principal office address. Additionally, several options will allow for more information to be displayed on-screen.
Business Entity Search
1. Open The Missouri Secretary Of State Business Entity Page
2. Define The Search Criteria
First, define what is being searched by selecting the first option from the first drop-down menu. Several items can potentially define the search; however, we shall search for a business’s name in this example.
- Business Name
- Registered Agent
- Name Availability
- Charter Number
Next, type the phrase that the query tool should seek in the database in the “Business Name” search box.
Use the drop-down menu to define where in the business name the search phrase is found.
- Starting With
- All Words
- Any Word
- Exact Match
Mark the checkbox to view only active Missouri entities.
Once the criteria are set, click the “Search” button with the mouse.
3. Go Over The Search Results
Review the table of Missouri businesses for the concerned entity, then click on its name, since this will enable you to view additional details. Notice that from this area, if reported, the registered agent’s information for an entity may be reviewed as well by selecting their name from the final column.
- Business Name
- Charter No.
- Type
- Status
- Created
- Registered Agent Name
4. Review The General Information
After the Missouri entity’s “General Information” section opens on a new page, review the basic details presented. If this is the desired entity, then continue to review the available tabs.
- Name(s)
- Principal Office Address
- Type
- Charter No.
- Domesticity
- Home State
- Registered Agent
- Status
- Date Formed
- Duration
- Report Due
Select any of the additional tabs for more information regarding this Missouri business entity. To continue, select the first tab.
- Filings
- Principal Office Address
- Contacts
Determine whether the registration reports should be included in the entity’s filing history. If so, then leave the checkmark on the right selected; if not, remove the default checkmark by clicking on it. The filing history will show the exact time and date of the last update to this area. Review the information presented. In cases where the paperwork is available to view on screen, select the “View Document” button in the first column (and on the same row) of the concerned filing. Then, if desired, select the “Principal Office Address” to discover more information. If not, you can return to the search results by using the button on the left.
- Action
- Type
- Create Filing
- Date Filed
- Effective Date
Mark the checkbox on the right if this tab should include previous and currently active principal office addresses. If only a currently maintained principal office address should be listed, leave this checkbox unmarked. Review the information displayed, then, when ready, continue to the final area by selecting the last tab.
Review the information for the entity’s contacts. If there should be previous contacts listed in the table, then mark the checkbox on the right.
