Check your company's Secretary of State or business registration status
This article is for admins who need to check, start, or manage their company's business registration with their state.
In most states, the Secretary of State handles business registration. In some states, a different agency does. Select your state below to search for your business and find the agency's contact info.
Registering helps keep your business compliant. Most corporations and LLCs also file a yearly or periodic report, such as an annual report (called a Statement of Information in California). When you set up health benefits through Gusto, we ask for your company's registration status.
Important: If you do business in more than one state, you may need to register in each one.
Let us handle it: Gusto Business Compliance can register your business in the states you choose and file your annual reports for you.
How to find the right agency
The office that handles business registration varies by state.
Secretary of State (most states): Handles business filings, annual reports, and certificates of good standing. Massachusetts calls it the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and Connecticut calls it the Secretary of the State. Division names vary, such as Business Services or Corporations.
Department of State (Delaware, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island): Does the same work under a different name.
Another agency (Alaska, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin): A different department or commission handles registration, such as commerce, licensing, treasury, or financial institutions. Your state's section names the agency.
If your registration is inactive or revoked: Contact your state's agency to get back into good standing. Gusto Business Compliance does not reinstate businesses.
Phone numbers and links can change. If one does not work, search the agency's official website for the latest contact info.
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Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Alabama.
Search for your business: Alabama Secretary of State business search
Agency: Alabama Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Phone: (334) 242-5324
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Alaska.
In Alaska, the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing handles business registration, not the Secretary of State.
Search for your business: Alaska business entity search
Phone: (907) 465-2550
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Arizona.
In Arizona, the Arizona Corporation Commission handles business registration, not the Secretary of State.
Search for your business: Arizona Corporation Commission business search
Agency: Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division
Phone: (602) 542-3026
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Arkansas.
Search for your business: Arkansas Secretary of State business search
Agency: Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services (BCS)
Phone: (501) 682-3409, or toll-free (888) 233-0325
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in California.
Search for your business: California Secretary of State business search
Agency: California Secretary of State, Business Programs Division (bizfile)
Phone: (916) 653-6814
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Colorado.
Search for your business: Colorado Secretary of State business search
Agency: Colorado Secretary of State, Business and Licensing Division
Phone: (303) 894-2200
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Connecticut.
Search for your business: Connecticut Secretary of the State business search
Agency: Connecticut Secretary of the State, Business Services Division (BSD)
Phone: (860) 509-6002
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Delaware.
Search for your business: Delaware Department of State business search
Agency: Delaware Department of State, Division of Corporations
Phone: (302) 739-3073
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in the District of Columbia.
In the District of Columbia, the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) handles business registration, not the Secretary of State.
Search for your business: District of Columbia business search
Agency: District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Corporations Division
Phone: (202) 671-4500
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Florida.
Search for your business: Sunbiz business search
Agency: Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
Phone: (850) 245-6051 for new foreign qualifications, or (850) 245-6059 for annual reports and reinstatement
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Georgia.
Search for your business: Georgia Secretary of State business search
Phone: (404) 656-2817
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Hawaii.
In Hawaii, the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) handles business registration, not the Secretary of State.
Search for your business: Hawaii Business Express
Agency: Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division (BREG)
Phone: (844) 808-3222 (toll-free)
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Idaho.
Search for your business: Idaho Secretary of State business search
Agency: Idaho Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Phone: (208) 334-2301
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Illinois.
Search for your business: Illinois Secretary of State business search
Agency: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (Corporations Division)
Phone: (800) 252-8980 (toll-free)
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Indiana.
Search for your business: INBiz business search
Agency: Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division (INBiz)
Phone: (317) 234-9768
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Iowa.
Search for your business: Iowa Secretary of State business search
Phone: (515) 281-5204
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Kansas.
Search for your business: Kansas Secretary of State business search
Agency: Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Phone: (785) 296-4564
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Kentucky.
Search for your business: Kentucky Secretary of State business search
Agency: Kentucky Secretary of State, Division of Business Filings
Phone: (502) 564-3490
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Louisiana.
Search for your business: Louisiana Secretary of State business search
Phone: (225) 925-4704
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Maine.
Search for your business: Maine Secretary of State business search
Phone: (207) 624-7752
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Maryland.
In Maryland, the Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) handles business registration, not the Secretary of State.
Search for your business: Maryland Business Express entity search
Agency: Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), Charter Division
Phone: (410) 767-1330
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Massachusetts.
Search for your business: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth business search
Agency: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division
Phone: (617) 727-9640
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Michigan.
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) handles business registration, not the Secretary of State.
Search for your business: MiBusiness Registry search
Phone: (517) 241-6470
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Minnesota.
Search for your business: Minnesota Secretary of State business search
Agency: Minnesota Secretary of State, Business and Liens Services
Phone: (651) 296-2803 (metro area) or (877) 551-6767 (Greater Minnesota)
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Mississippi.
Search for your business: Mississippi Secretary of State business search
Agency: Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services and External Affairs
Phone: (601) 359-1633
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Missouri.
Search for your business: Missouri Secretary of State business search
Phone: (573) 751-4153
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Montana.
Search for your business: Montana Secretary of State business search
Agency: Montana Secretary of State, Business and UCC Services
Phone: (406) 444-3665
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Nebraska.
Search for your business: Nebraska Secretary of State business search
Agency: Nebraska Secretary of State, Corporate and Business Division
Phone: (402) 471-4079
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Nevada.
Search for your business: Nevada Secretary of State business search
Agency: Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division
Phone: (775) 684-5708
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in New Hampshire.
Search for your business: New Hampshire Secretary of State business search
Agency: New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporation Division
Phone: (603) 271-3246
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in New Jersey.
In New Jersey, the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services handles business registration, not the Secretary of State.
Search for your business: New Jersey business records service
Agency: New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
Phone: (609) 292-9292
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in New Mexico.
Search for your business: New Mexico Secretary of State business search
Agency: New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Phone: (505) 827-3600, or toll-free (800) 477-3632
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in New York.
Search for your business: New York Department of State business search
Agency: New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records and UCC
Phone: (518) 473-2492
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in North Carolina.
Search for your business: North Carolina Secretary of State business search
Agency: North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division
Phone: (919) 814-5400
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in North Dakota.
Search for your business: North Dakota Secretary of State business search
Agency: North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Phone: (701) 328-2900, or toll-free (800) 352-0867
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Ohio.
Search for your business: Ohio Secretary of State business search
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Phone: (614) 466-3910, or toll-free (877) 767-3453
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Oklahoma.
Search for your business: Oklahoma Secretary of State business search
Agency: Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department
Phone: (405) 522-2520
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Oregon.
Search for your business: Oregon Secretary of State business search
Phone: (503) 986-2200
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Pennsylvania.
Search for your business: Pennsylvania Department of State business search
Agency: Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
Phone: (717) 787-1057, or toll-free (800) 732-0999
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Rhode Island.
Search for your business: Rhode Island Department of State business search
Agency: Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division
Phone: (401) 222-3040
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in South Carolina.
Search for your business: South Carolina Secretary of State business search
Agency: South Carolina Secretary of State, Business Filings Division (Corporate Filings)
Phone: (803) 734-2158
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in South Dakota.
Search for your business: South Dakota Secretary of State business search
Agency: South Dakota Secretary of State, Division of Business Services
Phone: (605) 773-4845
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Tennessee.
Search for your business: Tennessee Secretary of State business search
Agency: Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services
Phone: (615) 741-2286
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Texas.
Search for your business: Texas Comptroller franchise tax account status search. This free search shows your Secretary of State registration status.
Phone: (512) 463-5555
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Utah.
In Utah, the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code handles business registration, not the Secretary of State.
Search for your business: Utah business search
Agency: Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
Phone: (801) 530-4849, or toll-free (877) 526-3994
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Vermont.
Search for your business: Vermont Secretary of State business search
Agency: Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division (Corporations)
Phone: (802) 828-2386, or toll-free (888) 647-4582
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Virginia.
In Virginia, the State Corporation Commission (SCC) handles business registration, not the Secretary of State.
Search for your business: Virginia SCC Clerk's Information System
Agency: Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), Office of the Clerk
Phone: (804) 371-9733, or toll-free (866) 722-2551
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Washington.
Search for your business: Washington Secretary of State business search
Agency: Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division
Phone: (360) 725-0377
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in West Virginia.
Search for your business: West Virginia Secretary of State business search
Agency: West Virginia Secretary of State, Business and Licensing Division
Phone: (304) 558-8000, or toll-free (866) 767-8683
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Wisconsin.
In Wisconsin, the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) handles business registration, not the Secretary of State.
Search for your business: Wisconsin DFI corporate records search
Agency: Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Corporate and Consumer Services
Phone: (608) 261-7577
Use these contacts to check or manage your business registration in Wyoming.
Search for your business: Wyoming Secretary of State business search
Phone: (307) 777-7311