Incorporate in California

California corporation search by Find-a-Company

Businesses need to be registered with the California Secretary of State. The current Secretary of State of California holds responsibility for registering and keeping records on every Corporation. You can find out about a Corporation in California at the California Secretary of State search page.

The California Secretary of State also handles the dissolution of a Corporation.


Here is what I use to find an up-to-date link to locate a California Corporation: California Secretary of State

After finding the Corporation you are after, you can see data about it. Usually, information such as the following is available.

  • Corporation Name
  • Corporation ID Number
  • Official Standing
  • Location in California
  • Corporation Agent of Service
  • Registered Agent Address
  • Phone

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