Illinois Entity Search

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The Secretary of State of Illinois is the primary custodian of state records, including Entity registrations. A new Entity needs to be registered with the Secretary of State. The Illinois Secretary of State is a great resource for finding information on an Entity registered in Illinois.

Another responsibility of the Secretary of State is the dissolution of businesses that are no longer active.


Here's where I go to find the latest link to locate an Entity: Illinois Secretary of State

When you get your result, information typically available includes:

  • Name
  • Illinois ID Number
  • Status of Entity
  • Entity Address in Illinois
  • Entity Agent of Service
  • Agent Contact Address
  • Phone Contact Number

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