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North Carolina Secretary of State | Business Entity Search

The North Carolina Secretary of State business entity search engine gives its users access to the filing details of North Carolina businesses. Naturally, businesses would have had to file with the North Carolina Secretary of State to operate in North Carolina. Such registration will be discoverable through this query page. Keep in mind, that when engaging this search, it is recommended to have as much information regarding the entity on hand as possible since this will aid in defining reliable criteria for the search.

BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION

Business Entity Search

1. Go to the North Carolina Business Entity Search Page

2. Fulfill The Query Requirements

Before beginning the business entity search, some basic parameters must be supplied. Two drop-down lists will enable this definition. Select the first option from each list to continue.

  • Search For
    • Company Secretary of State ID Number (SOSID)
    • Company Officials
    • Registered Agents

Select the first option from the second drop-down list.

  • Words
    • All
    • Any
    • Exact Match

Present the word being searched for in the “Organization Name” text box. Note that searching for a company’s assumed name or strictly for new companies or changes to existing ones through one of the options at the bottom of the tool area will guide you to another query tool. For our purpose, once the “Organization Name” is supplied with information, initiate a standard query by selecting the “Search” button.

3. Review The North Carolina Search Results Table

Review the basic information regarding the initiated search at the top of the page. Next, direct your attention to the lower area where entities matching the search parameters are presented in tabbed rows. Each record presents basic information and a plus sign. Select the plus sign from the row containing the concerned entity.

  • Name
  • ID Number
  • Business Type

4. Review The North Carolina Entity’s Details

Upon selecting the plus sign, the tab will expand into a details area.

  • Legal Name
  • SOSID
  • Date Formed
  • Status
  • Citizenship
  • Business Type

Notice that several actions are available for the user. Two of these will directly reveal additional information when selected. When ready select the “More Information” link.

  • More Information
  • View Filings
  • Online Filing
  • Order A Document
  • Add To My Email Notification List

Review the information provided once the “More Information” link is selected. Then, to continue, locate the “View Filings” link near the top of this area to see a history of the entity’s paperwork actions with the state.

  • Legal Name
  • Secretary of State Identification Number (SOSID)
  • Status
  • Citizenship
  • Date Formed
  • Fiscal Month
  • Registered Agent
  • Mailing Address
  • Principal Office Address
  • Registered Office Address
  • Registered Mailing Address
  • Officers (President, Vice President, etc.)
  • Stock (Class, Shares, Par Value)

Once “View Filings” opens, explore the paperwork submitted by the entity to the North Carolina Secretary of State. In some cases, a PDF can be viewed through the “View Filing (PDF)” link.

  • Creation Filing
  • Amendment
  • Destruction Filing
  • Suspension