The Vermont Secretary of State keeps a database of business entities registered to operate in this state. Additionally, the office provides a business entity search tool geared to finding and displaying a Vermont business entity’s public filings and contact material. Users may choose to conduct an express search or an advanced one when seeking a particular Vermont business entity using this tool.

BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION

Business Entity Search

1. Go To The Vermont Business Entity Search Page

2.  Utilize One Of The Business Entity Search Tools Available

Enter the business name or record number into the first text box. Then, locate the radio buttons below the text box, and describe the search item placement in the Vermont business entity’s name field. 

• Starts With
• Exact Match
• Contains

Define the query you would like to initiate further by using the drop-down menu to define the type of entity being sought, its current status, and when it was formed.

• Business Type
• Business Status
• Date of Formation

If you would like to supply additional filters or criteria, then focus on the “Advanced Search” option before continuing. Here, you can provide information to tighten the query parameters by filling out one or all of them with the requested information.

• Principal Name
• Filing Number
• Registered Agent Name

When you are ready to run the query on the Vermont business entity, click “Search.”

3. Check The Results For The Vermont Business Entity

You should investigate the table presented, as each row displays a Vermont business entity that matches your results. Find the queried Vermont business, then click on its name. 

• Business Name
• Record Number
• Business Type
• Physical Address
• Status

4. Collect The Required Information

Gather the information needed on the Vermont business entity from its “Business Information” page. Notice that the information has been divided by section so that the status and address of the information are presented separately first.

• Business Details
  • Business Name
  • Business Type
  • Election Type
  • Record Number
  • Business Status
  • Principal Office (Street Address)
  • Mailing Address
  • Date of Formation
  • Foreign Jurisdiction Country
• Annual Report Information
  • Report Status
  • Reporting Period Opens
  • Fiscal Year End Month
• Business Purpose (NAICS Codes)

Continue down the page to investigate the parties responsible for the Vermont business entity and its registered agent.

• Registered Agent Information
  • Agent Name
  • Agent Type
  • Status
  • Resignation Date
  • Registered Office (Street Address)
  • Mailing Address
• Principal Information 
  • Name
  • Capacity
  • Physical Address
  • Mailing Address

Continue your review with the information provided at the bottom of the page.

• Assumed Business Name Information
  • Assumed Name
  • Record Number
  • Status

Conclude by investigating the entity’s paperwork history with the state. If images of a filing are available, select the “Actions” button at the end of the row to view them.

• Filing History
• Filing Number
• Filing Date
• Effective Date
• Filing Type
• Actions