North Carolina Business Entity Search
North Carolina’s business register is kept by the North Carolina Secretary of State. Here is its official search and how to use it.
We don’t search North Carolina’s registry yet
To find a North Carolina LLC or corporation, use the official search — it’s the authoritative record.
Open the official North Carolina searchNorth Carolina Secretary of State · sosnc.gov
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 North Carolina record
- Registry
- North Carolina Secretary of State
- Official search
- sosnc.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 North Carolina publishes is on its official record.
Annual reports in North Carolina
- North Carolina LLC annual reports are due April 15 each year after the year of creation. A business corporation’s report is due on the 15th day of the fourth month after its fiscal year ends.Source: sosnc.gov
Choosing a name for a new North Carolina LLC?
See which similar names are already registered before you file.
Business name search →FAQ
How do I look up a business in North Carolina?
Use the official business search of the North Carolina Secretary of State: https://www.sosnc.gov/online_services/search/by_title/_Business_Registration.
Does USACIP search North Carolina companies?
Not North Carolina’s registry yet. USACIP can still find companies through SEC filings, IRS nonprofit data and federal records. For North Carolina filings, use the official North Carolina Secretary of State search.
Do North Carolina companies have to file an annual report?
North Carolina LLC annual reports are due April 15 each year after the year of creation. A business corporation’s report is due on the 15th day of the fourth month after its fiscal year ends.
How do I check if a business name is available in North Carolina?
Search the name on the official North Carolina Secretary of State 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 North Carolina Secretary of State.
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