West Virginia Business Entity Search
West Virginia’s business register is kept by the West Virginia Secretary of State. Here is its official search and how to use it.
We don’t search West Virginia’s registry yet
To find a West Virginia LLC or corporation, use the official search — it’s the authoritative record.
Open the official West Virginia searchWest Virginia Secretary of State · apps.sos.wv.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 West Virginia record
- Registry
- West Virginia Secretary of State
- Official search
- apps.sos.wv.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 West Virginia publishes is on its official record.
Choosing a name for a new West Virginia LLC?
See which similar names are already registered before you file.
Business name search →FAQ
How do I look up a business in West Virginia?
Use the official business search of the West Virginia Secretary of State: https://apps.sos.wv.gov/business/corporations/.
Does USACIP search West Virginia companies?
Not West Virginia’s registry yet. USACIP can still find companies through SEC filings, IRS nonprofit data and federal records. For West Virginia filings, use the official West Virginia Secretary of State search.
How do I check if a business name is available in West Virginia?
Search the name on the official West Virginia 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 West Virginia Secretary of State.
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