The Connecticut Secretary of State allows users to search its records for a specific business entity using a search tool provided on its website. Once an entity has been found, records concerning its current status, contact information, processing agent, and history may be reviewed. This tool is available to the general public and may be used free of charge.
Business Entity Search
1. Visit The Business Records Search Page Maintained By The Connecticut Secretary Of State
Each record yielded by the search will feature the entity’s business ALEI number, its entire legal name, principals, agent, and status. More information may be obtained by simply selecting a record. Notice the option to follow updates the business makes with the state using the “Follow Business” slide.
- US-CT BER Number
- Business Name
- Address
- Principal
- Agent
- Status
- Follow Business
Optional: Additional filters, on the left side of the page, will also be displayed. This tool enables the user to narrow down too many results by supplying additional criteria. If needed, tend to the filter by supplying relevant dates and, if applicable, select the appropriate checkboxes from the provided categories.
- Business Start Date
- Business End Date
- Business Status
- Business Type
- Entity Type
To select a record for more information about that entity, click anywhere in that record with your mouse.
5. Review The Connecticut Business Entity’s Information
Once the appropriate record has been found and selected, a new page will open. Initially, the business details section will present the entity’s “General Information” for review.
- Business Name
- Business Status
- Citizenship/Place Of Formation
- Business Address
- Requires Annual Report?
- Annual Report Due
- Public Substatus
- NAICS Code
- Business ALEI
- Date Formed
- Business Type
- Mailing Address
- Last Report Filed
- NAICS Sub Code
By default, the “Principal Details” section is open and displays information regarding the principal or principal office.
- Principal Name
- Principal Title
- Principal Business Address
- Principal Residence Address
Additionally, the “Agent Details” will also be displayed automatically.
- Agent Name
- Agent Business Address
- Agent Mailing Address
- Agent Residence Address
This page also provides three sections that can be accessed for more information on the Business Entity. Each such section may be accessed utilizing the arrow displayed by each section title. Notice that at any point, this page can be printed using the button at the top right.
- Print Business Details
- Filing History
- Name History
- Shares
