CA Secretary of State

California corporation search by Find-a-Company

To start a Corporation in California, register it with the California Secretary of State. The current Secretary of State of California holds responsibility for registering and keeping records on every business. The California Secretary of State website can be used for finding information on a Corporation registered in California.

Dissolution is also handled by the Secretary of State.


Here's a site to get the latest link for finding a Corporation in California: California Secretary of State

When you find the Corporation, information typically available includes:

  • Registered Name
  • California ID Number
  • Current Standing
  • Physical Address in California
  • California Agent of Service for Corporation
  • Registered Agent Contact Address
  • Phone Contact

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