The Nevada Secretary of State operates an online query tool so that users can perform a business entity search for-profit and non-profit entities. This tool will accept the user’s search criteria, match them to appropriately filed business records, then display all matching entities on the screen. The user only needs to select the concerned Nevada entity to view its public information.

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Business Entity Search

1.  Access The Nevada Business Entity Search

 

2. Define The Items Being Searched

Begin by selecting one of the four radio buttons presented to indicate where the phrase you are seeking will appear in the Nevada entity’s name.

• Search By
  • Starts With
  • Contains
  • Exact Match
  • All Words

Next, supply the phrase or business name to the search box.

Optionally, you may define specific business entity items as search criteria using the second area that is displayed. If you wish a filter to be applied, then locate and select the radio button that reflects the types of entities you wish to see in the results.

• Business Entity Search Criteria
  • Entity Number
  • NV Business ID Number
  • Officer First Name
  • Officer Middle Name
  • Officer Last Name
  • Registered Agent Name

If you wish to perform a search that includes a Nevada business entity’s trademark, then attend to the third section.

• Marks Search Criteria
  • Mark Number
  • Goods And Services
  • Applicant Name

Finally, you may filter your results further by choosing the radio button and drop-down item from the final section.

• Advance Search Options
  • All
  • Show Only Business Entity Information
  • Show Only Mark Information
• Type
• Status

Once the items you wish to find in the database are defined, click on the button labeled “Search.”

3. Go Over The Matching Business Entities

Your query results will be returned through a table on a new web page. Look through the first column’s names for the Nevada entity you are seeking.

• Business Entity And Mark Search Result
  • Name
  • Prior Name Match
  • Status
  • Compliance Hold
  • Filing Date
  • Type
  • NV Business ID
  • Entity Number
  • Mark Number
  • Actions

Here, you must scroll through the rows of names presented in the first column until you find the Nevada entity. If appropriate, the “Manage Business” button is provided for the benefit of business owners or representatives. However, for our purpose, locate the name of the business being explored from the first column and select it with the mouse.

4. Obtain The Nevada Entity’s Details

You will be presented with a new page. Review the entity’s information using the sections presented here.

• Entity Information
  • Entity Name
  • Entity Number
  • Entity Type
  • Entity Status
  • Formation Date
  • NV Business ID
  • Termination Date
  • Annual Report Due Date
  • Compliance Hold
  • Domicile Name
  • Jurisdiction

Continue your review to obtain the details of the registered agent associated with the Nevada business entity.

• Registered Agent Information
  • Name of Individual or Legal Entity
  • Status
  • CRA Agent Entity Type
  • Registered Agent Type
  • NV Business ID
  • Office or Position
  • Jurisdiction
  • Street Address
  • Mailing Address

This page also dispenses the information to identify the officers of the Nevada business entity. You must select the checkbox if you wish to view this entity’s officer history.

• Officer Information
  • President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Director

Finally, direct your attention to the bottom of the page to review the stock information for the Nevada business entity discussed on this page.

• Current Shares
  • Class Series
  • Type
  • Share Number
  • Value

5. Access the Entity’s Filing And Name History 

A report on the entity’s filing history becomes available once the button is clicked. This displays a table listing the date of previous filings made with the state (by the entity in question) and then several defining pieces of information.

• File Date
• Effective Date
• Filing Number
• Document Type
• Amendment Type
• Secure
• # of Pages

If desired, a filing can be viewed by selecting the camera icon at the end of the row (in the final column). Otherwise, use the buttons along the bottom to continue to the next area. For example, select the “back” button to return to the entity summary page to view the entity’s name history.

• Back
• Return To Search
• Return To Results

After the “Name History” button is selected, the page displays some summary information regarding the entity as well as a table featuring the previous names held by the concerned entity. Review the columns in this table for more information.

• File Date
• Effective Date
• Filing Number
• Consent Date
• Name

Return to the details page, then choose the third button along the bottom to view the Nevada entity’s mergers or conversions. Once selected, some basic entity information will be displayed at the top of a pop-up window while a table containing several pieces of information regarding the entity’s mergers or conversions appears below.

• Entity Name
• Entity ID
• Entity Status
• Document Type
• Date Added