The Pennsylvania Department of State business entity search page has been set up and maintained by the state government for public inquiry. This gives you the power to check if a business name has been reserved in the State of Pennsylvania, the status of the business that owns it, or to find that Pennsylvania entity’s general and public information.
Business Entity Search
1. Go To The Pennsylvania Business Entity Search
2. Deliver Your Search Preferences
Two methods are available to search. If you wish to conduct a simple query, merely type in the word you want the Pennsylvania Secretary of State’s business search tool to find, then hit the “Select” button with the mouse.
Select the word “Advanced” in order to run a tighter search for the Pennsylvania entity name. When you do, some basic parameter options will be available. Look through these options to define items such as word placement or dates. Choose the button labeled “Search” after providing your search parameters.
- Search Filter
- Contains
- Starts With
- Filing Type
- Status
- Filing Date
3. Review The Resulting Pennsylvania Entities
Direct your attention below the search area to view your results. Every row presents a few columns of information to describe the Pennsylvania entity it concerns. You should click on the name of a Pennsylvania entity to view additional material.
- Filing Information
- Initial Filing Date
- Status
- Entity Type
- Formed In
- Address
4. Locate And Review The Pennsylvania Entity Details
Look to the right of the page after selecting the name of the Pennsylvania entity. Here, you can review some of the Pennsylvania entity’s public details, access its filing history, and request more information.
- Request Certificate
- Initial Filing Date
- Status
- Formed In
- Filing Type
- Principal Address
- Interested Individuals
- View History
