The Mississippi Secretary of State business entity search page links a query tool to its registered companies and organizations database. This free tool requires that its user supplies basic criteria and will allow for several types of searches. Once initiated, the user may peruse the results, find the concerned business entity, then view its public information.

BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION

Business Entity Search

1. Access The Mississippi Secretary Of State Business Entity Search Tool

2. Define The Parameters For The Query

Several searches can be conducted using this page. Make sure that the first tab defining the types of searches available is selected because this will allow you to search for a specific Mississippi entity’s name.

• Business Name
• Business ID
• Officer Name
• Registered Agent

As mentioned, we will be searching the Mississippi Secretary of State’s database of registered businesses for a specific name and this will involve supplying a specific phrase. Before doing so, select the radio button best defining where the search phrase appears in the entity name.

• Starting With
• All Words
• Any words
• Sounds Like
• Exact Match

Type the phrase that should be queried in the “Business Name” text box then select “Search.”

3. Review The Mississippi Search Results Table

Once the query has run through the database, the matching Mississippi entities will be displayed in a table. Navigate to the row containing the desired entity’s name then select the “Details” button.

• Business Name
• Business ID
• Type
• Status
• Create Date
• Details

4. Read The Mississippi Entity’s Details

Now that the appropriate entity has been located and selected, a pop-up window will appear. You may use the links in this window to undertake additional actions.

• View Filed Documents
• Opt-In Or Opt-Out Of Email Updates
• Print Business Details

Review the Mississippi entity’s information in the pop-up card at your convenience beginning with its name information.

• Name History
  • Name
  • Name Type

The Mississippi entity’s status is also available for review.

• Business Information
  • Business Type
  • Business ID
  • Status
  • Effective Date
  • State Of Incorporation
  • Principal Office Address

Additionally, the agent information for the Mississippi entity is available through this pop-up.

• Registered Agent
  • Name

The managing parties of the Mississippi entity are the final presentation.

• Officers & Directors
  • Name
  • Title