Delaware Business Entity Search
Delaware’s business register is kept by the Delaware Division of Corporations. Here is its official search and how to use it.
We don’t search Delaware’s registry yet
To find a Delaware LLC or corporation, use the official search — it’s the authoritative record.
Open the official Delaware searchDelaware Division of Corporations · icis.corp.delaware.gov
The free search shows name, file number, formation date and registered agent; status and good standing are paid in Delaware.
How to search it
- Open the official search and choose a search by business or entity name.
- Type a distinctive part of the name; leave out “LLC” or “Inc.” if nothing comes up.
- Open the matching record to see its status, filing history and registered agent, as far as the state publishes them.
You can still check companies on USACIP
USACIP searches companies registered with the SEC, nonprofits in IRS data, federal records, and the state registries we already cover.
The official Delaware record
- Registry
- Delaware Division of Corporations
- Official search
- icis.corp.delaware.gov
State business searches generally show a company’s legal name, entity type, status, formation date and registered agent; some also list officers or managers. Exactly what Delaware publishes is on its official record.
Annual reports in Delaware
- Delaware corporations file an Annual Franchise Tax Report and pay franchise tax by March 1.Source: corp.delaware.gov
- Delaware LLCs, LPs and GPs file no annual report but pay a $400 annual tax by June 1.Source: corp.delaware.gov
Choosing a name for a new Delaware LLC?
See which similar names are already registered before you file.
Business name search →FAQ
How do I look up a business in Delaware?
Use the official business search of the Delaware Division of Corporations: https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/ecorp/entitysearch/namesearch.aspx.
Does USACIP search Delaware companies?
Not Delaware’s registry yet. USACIP can still find companies through SEC filings, IRS nonprofit data and federal records. For Delaware filings, use the official Delaware Division of Corporations search.
What does the official Delaware search show?
The free search shows name, file number, formation date and registered agent; status and good standing are paid in Delaware.
Do Delaware companies have to file an annual report?
Delaware corporations file an Annual Franchise Tax Report and pay franchise tax by March 1. Delaware LLCs, LPs and GPs file no annual report but pay a $400 annual tax by June 1.
How do I check if a business name is available in Delaware?
Search the name on the official Delaware Division of Corporations site first: a name already on file there is a sign it may be taken. The state makes the final decision when you file or reserve the name.
State facts on this page were checked on the official sources linked above on October 7, 2026. USACIP is not affiliated with the Delaware Division of Corporations.
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