Set Up a Business License in Minnesota

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If a Business License is registered in Minnesota, you can look it up with the Minnesota Secretary of State online search tool. When starting a Business License in Minnesota, it needs to be registered with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State of Minnesota is the primary custodian of state records and business registrations.

Another responsibility of the Minnesota Secretary of State is the dissolution of businesses that are no longer active.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 a Business License: Minnesota Secretary of State

When you get your result, information typically available includes:

  • Registered Name of Business License
  • State Registration Number
  • Current Status
  • Location
  • Agent of Service
  • Agent Contact Address
  • Contact Number in Minnesota

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