Searching for a specific business entity in Connecticut is easy and quick with the help of the Secretary of State’s Business Registry Search. There are several methods you can choose from, depending on the purpose of your search. In this guide, we will show you how you can best utilize all the search options available on the page.
Connecticut Secretary of State Business Registry Search
The Connecticut business entity database is provided by the Secretary of State. All the information such as business details, filing history, and more are made available to the public and are free of charge.
You will be glad to know that it only takes a matter of minutes to acquire the details you need, most especially if you have most of the necessary information. There are a total of three methods you can use based on the information you have: by name, by business number, and by filing number.
If you opt to utilize the search by number, you’ll get a direct result, but if you want to search by name you can add a search criterion for better results. If you want to know more, read our step-by-step tutorial below:
Search By Name
Step 1
To begin your search, access the Connecticut Business Registry Search [1]. On this page, will be presented with the required fields that you need to fill out to generate results.
Select “Search by Name” and enter the business entity name in question on the corresponding blank search bar.

Step 2
After clicking Search, you will be directed to a page with a list of names that matched the information you provided. On this page, you will also find the names with additional information such as business name, address, filing number, and current status.

Step 3
Once you have selected a particular name, click to generate a set of more detailed information. You will be directed to another page with a list of comprehensive details including agent summary and more.
At the bottom right corner of the page, you will also find three options in which you can perform the following functions: view the filing history, name history, and the shares of the business.

Search by Business ID
Step 1
On the Connecticut Business Registry Search, select the “Search by Business ID” option and enter the business ID of a particular company on the blank field provided on the same row. Click Search to generate results.

Step 2
You will be directed to another page that will show a single result, a business entity that matched the ID number you’ve entered. This will be the case if you entered the business ID correctly.
You will also find on this page the name, business address, current status, and Business ID of the subject business entity. Click on the name to load additional information.

Search by Filing Number
Step 1
On the Connecticut Business Registry Search, click the “Search by Filing Number” option and enter the filing number on the blank search bar of the same row. Click Search to generate results.
By entering the filing number, the page should generate only a single result since each number corresponds to a specific business.

Step 2
On the next page, a specific result will be provided, along with its corresponding business address, name, and current status. To generate a list of more comprehensive details about the subject business, click on the name and you will be directed to another page.
