How to Apply for an IL Business Entity

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Information about an Illinois Business Entity can be found with the Illinois Secretary of State. The Illinois Secretary of State is the primary custodian of records and business registrations. A new Business Entity should be registered with the Secretary of State.

Another responsibility of the Secretary of State is to dissolve a Business Entity that is no longer active.


Here's a site to get the latest link for finding a Business Entity in Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State

When you locate the Illinois Business Entity you are looking for, you can find things like...

  • Name
  • Registration Number
  • Official Status
  • Mailing Address
  • Business Entity Registered Agent
  • Registered Agent Address
  • Telephone Contact

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