Search the Montana business database to access the filing history and information of any registered entity, active or inactive. The search function allows business owners to cross-check the Secretary of State records for similar entity names that could cause the formation documents to be rejected.
Business Entity Search
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Business Entity Search
1. Navigate to MT Business Search
2. Search by Name
Users have the immediate choice of searching by name or filing number. To research whether a chosen business name is available for registration or reservation, enter it into the available field and click the magnifying glass icon.
Searching by filing number can be used to find a particular entity immediately.
3. Inspect List of Results
If a list of results appears further down the page, check to see if any of the names closely resemble the one chosen. If yes, a new name should be selected.
If the page states that no results were found (see image), the entity name can likely be used.
Select any business entity from the left-hand column to view their information in more detail.
4. Verify Company Info
On the right-hand side of the screen, a window should appear with the entity name and type at the top. It should present the following:
- File Annual Report (see image)
- Request Information (see image)
- Filing number
- Entity type
- Entity subtype
- Status
- Previous entity names (if applicable)
- Whether member or manager-managed (LLC only)
- Region of formation
- Principal address
- Mailing address
- Registration date
- Annual report due date
- Registered agent name and address
- View Filings (see image)
