Search the Secretary of State’s Corporation/LLC Entity Database, which allows you to:
A File Detail Report contains the most requested information for the business entity, including:
A Certificate of Good Standing confirms compliance with the state of Illinois Business Services Department.
To purchase a Certificate of Good Standing Report:
To reserve a Corporation / LLC Name with the state of Illinois Business Services Department:
Enter the official name. The name may be available if a “no records found” result appears.
Fill out the appropriate form below and submit to the Secretary of State’s office:
*The Secretary of State makes final determination on the availability of a Corporation/LLC name
*Other options include emailing your request, or calling (217) 782-6961 for Corporate Names, (217) 524-8008 for LLC Names
The Department of Business Services Database includes information regarding corporations, not-for-profit corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships, as well as, other business-related information. This database is provided to the public for individual searches only. The use of this Web site or database to copy or download bulk searches or information is prohibited. Pursuant to statute, the Department of Business Services offers information for sale. For contract information, please call the Department of Business Services at 217-782-6961.
Please be advised that the information contained in this database is the property of the Office of the Secretary of State for the State of Illinois. Any unauthorized use of the database, unauthorized access, removal of data, copying or downloading of the database information is prohibited by criminal statutes, including the sections covering the offenses of computer tampering and aggravated computer tampering (720 ILCS 5/16D-3; 5/16D-4). Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.