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Illinois corporation search by Find-a-Company

The Illinois Secretary of State handles Company records and business registrations. If a Company is registered in Illinois, you can look it up with the Illinois Secretary of State online search tool. When incorporated, businesses need to be registered with the Secretary of State to operate.

If you need to dissolve an Illinois Company, they can also use the office of the Secretary of State.


Here is what I use to find an up-to-date link to locate an Illinois Company: Illinois Secretary of State

When you find the Company, several pieces of information are typically available.

  • Recorded Name
  • Company Identification Number
  • Illinois Registration Status
  • Physical Address
  • Registered Agent
  • Agent Mailing Address
  • Company Phone Number

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