NC Business License Search

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The North Carolina Secretary of State is the official in charge of keeping track of every business. Businesses incorporated in North Carolina must be registered with the Secretary of State. If a North Carolina Business License is incorporated, you can search for it on the North Carolina Secretary of State website to get more information.

Another responsibility of the Secretary of State is to dissolve a Business License that is no longer active.


Start your search at the North Carolina Secretary of State to find the Business License you are looking for.

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

  • Name of Business License
  • Registration Number
  • Status of Business License
  • Location in North Carolina
  • Agent of Service in North Carolina
  • Agent Mailing Address
  • Phone Contact

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