The Colorado Secretary of State maintains an online database that can be queried using the “Business Entity Search” page. This tool can be applied to businesses that filed their status with the Colorado Secretary of State. A successful query provides information such as an entity’s contact information, its formal standing with the Secretary of State, and other useful information.
Business Entity Search
State of Colorado
Business Entity Search
1. Access The Colorado Business Entity Search Tool
2. Utilize The Search Tool To Find A Colorado Business Entity
Satisfy the first search requirement by entering the name (partial or full) of the concerned business entity. Notice that several optional searches are available. For example, a name availability search can be launched here, however, we shall seek an entity using a name or keyword.
After supplying the searchable item, select the button labeled “Search” then go to the eighth step. However, if desired, select “Advanced Search” and go to the next step.
3. Use Advanced Features To Find The Entity
Filter potential results to entities with a specific filing date by supplying a date range. Use the calendar tools for this task. Otherwise, you may leave it blank.
An additional advanced section allows you to classify the target you are searching for. In our case, we shall search for a “Business Name”; thus, check the appropriate box and enter the name in the text box for this section.
Note that before selecting “Search” to obtain query results, you must complete the “reCAPTCHA” requirement.
- Restrict Results To The Following Filing Dates
- First Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
- Last Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
- Search For
- Business Name
- Trade Name
- Trade Mark
- Name
- Exact Match
- Registered Agent
- Reserved Name Holder
- Trade Name Registrant
- Trade Mark Registerant
- Last Name
- First Name
- Middle Initial
- Suffix
- Exact Match
- Organization Name
- Exact Name
Use the mouse to select the Colorado ID Number listed in the first column to view the details available for this business.
4. Select the Appropriate Entity
Select the Colorado ID Number listed in the first column to view the details available for this business.
- ID Number
- Document Number
- Name
- Event
- Status
- Form
- Formation Date
5. Review The Selected Business Entity’s Details
Look for and then obtain the details you require from the “Organization Record Confirmation” page. Here, the business entity’s name and contact information, along with its registered agent’s name and contact information, are displayed with some basic details.
Additionally, access the entity’s filing history and trade names using the links below the summary area. Select “Filing History and Documents” when ready.
- Details
- Name
- Status
- ID Number
- Periodic Report Month
- Principal Office Street Address
- Principal Office Mailing Address
- Formation Date
- Form
- Jurisdiction
- Registered Agent
- Name
- Street Address
- Mailing Address
- Filing History and Documents
- Trade Names
- Get a Certificate of Good Standing
- Get Certified Copies of Documents
- File a Form
- Set Up Secure Business Filing
- Subscribe to Email Notification
- Unsubscribe from Email Notification
- Subscribe to Text Notification
- Unsubscribe from Text Notification
6. Obtain Entity Filing Information
Look over the filing records for the entity in the table. In order to view the actual paperwork, select the filing number from the first column. This downloads as a PDF.
After investigating the information in this area, use the “Back” button to navigate to the summary page.
- Event
- Date Filed
- Date Posted
- Effective Date
- Document #
- Comment
7. Access a Report on the Entity’s Trade Names
After returning to the summary page, select “Trade Names.” Upon selection, the browser opens a new table to display this information.
8. Examine Entity Trade Names
Use this report to learn of the entity’s trade names. To see the paperwork filing for a trade name, select the “ID Number” from the first column.
- Document #
- Date
- Debtor
- Secured Party
- Type
- Record #
- Lapse Date
