The Arkansas Secretary of State handles business entities, elections, and the notary divisions on behalf of its residents. Its business directory is publicly available for searching entities by name, fictitious name, registered agent, or filing number (#). Users can view previously recorded documents and make additional filings (if an officer of the entity).

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Business Entity Search

1. Go to the Arkansas Secretary of State website.

2. Use the Search Options

Look over the options on the page. At least one criterion must be selected from a drop-down menu or entered into a text box (e.g., name or fictitious name) to initiate this search; however, it is generally recommended to provide as much information as possible. Once the criteria information is defined, select the “Search” button.

• Corporation Type
• (Company) Name
• Fictitious Name
• Registered Agent (RA)
• RA City
• RA State
• Filing Number

3. Select from the Records Found

Go over the result of the query in the table that appears. If one of the entities returned is the one you are seeking, then click on its name. Locate the Arkansas entity sought through the information provided in the columns.

• Name
• City
• State
• Status

4. Business Entity Details Page

Explore the “Details” window that appears once a name is selected from the results. Notice that, in addition to the option to view a printer-friendly page, the ability to contact the Secretary of State directly to initiate a service of process is available through the link in the first statement.

If you are a bulk data download subscriber, select “Click here” and then log in.

The details window shows the entity information as it is stored with the state.

• Corporation Name
• Fictitious Name
• Filing #
• Filing Type
• Filed Under Act
• Status
• Principal Address
• Reg. Agent
• Agent Address
• Date Field
• Officers
• Foreign Name
• Foreign Address
• State of Origin

Additionally, the options to either buy a copy of the entity’s Certificate of Good Standing or pay the franchise on behalf of the entity are available at the bottom of the page.