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    Alabama Business Entity Search — Alabama Secretary of State Guide

    Search every business entity registered with the Alabama Secretary of State.

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    The official Alabama business register is operated by the Alabama Secretary of State — Government Records Inquiry System. LemReveal does not intermediate — click through directly to run your search on the state's authoritative source.

    Search by entity name or filing number.

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    What makes Alabama different

    • •Records go back to statehood.
    • •Annual reports filed with the Business Privilege Tax.
    • •Common entity types: Corporation, LLC, LP, Non-Profit.

    Entity types on the Alabama register

    LLC (Limited Liability Company)

    Owned by members rather than shareholders. Liability sits with the company, and profits normally pass through to the members' personal tax returns. The register shows the registered agent and, in most states, the members or managers.

    Corporation

    Owned by shareholders and run by a board. Formed by filing articles of incorporation with the state. Some states publish officer and director names on the record; others show only the registered agent.

    LP / LLP (Limited & Limited Liability Partnership)

    Partnership structures where at least some partners have limited liability. The register lists the general partner and the registered agent; limited partners are usually not published.

    Non-profit

    Incorporated without shareholders. State registration is separate from federal 501(c) tax-exempt status, so an entity can be active on the state register and still not be tax-exempt.

    What each Alabama filing status means

    Active / In Good Standing
    Read the state's exact wording: active registration and good standing are not necessarily identical. Neither status establishes solvency, ownership or trustworthiness.
    Delinquent / Not in Good Standing
    Still registered, but a report or fee is overdue. The entity exists and can usually be restored by filing.
    Administratively Dissolved / Revoked
    The state ended or revoked a registration under its rules. Check the reason and subsequent reinstatement filings where available; the label alone does not establish misconduct.
    Voluntarily Dissolved / Terminated
    The owners filed to close the entity. This is a deliberate wind-up.
    Withdrawn
    A company registered in another state has ended its authority to operate in this one. It may still be active in its home state.
    Merged / Converted
    The entity was absorbed into, or re-formed as, another entity. Follow the successor name on the record.
    Forfeited
    Rights suspended, typically for unpaid state tax. Wording varies by state and often overlaps with 'revoked'.

    Wording varies between states — the Alabama Secretary of State — Government Records Inquiry System is authoritative for Alabama.

    How to read a Alabama entity record

    1. 1

      Entity name and any former names. Name changes are filed as amendments, so the current name may differ from the one on a contract or invoice. Check the history before concluding a company does not exist.

    2. 2

      Entity or file number. The state's permanent identifier. It never changes after a rename, which makes it the safest key to search or store.

    3. 3

      Formation / registration date. Date the state accepted the filing, not the date trading began. A foreign registration date shows when the company entered this state, not when it was founded.

    4. 4

      Status. Preserve the exact status and source date. Check its meaning with the state and any later filings; do not infer fraud or the reason for inactivity from the label alone.

    5. 5

      Registered agent and office. The legal address for service of process. It is frequently a commercial agent's address, so it is not evidence of where the business actually operates.

    6. 6

      Principal / mailing address. Closer to the real operating address, but self-reported and only refreshed when a report is filed.

    7. 7

      Officers, directors, members or managers. Published in some states and withheld in others. Absence is a state policy difference, not a red flag.

    8. 8

      Filing history. Amendments, annual reports, mergers and reinstatements. The gap between the last filing and today is the best single signal of whether a record is current.

    Registered agents in Alabama

    Every US state requires an entity to name a registered agent with a physical in-state address to receive legal notices. Thousands of companies share one commercial agent's address, so a shared or out-of-town agent address is normal and says nothing about the company's size or legitimacy.

    Checking name availability

    Names are cleared per state, and only against that state's register. A name being free here does not clear a federal trademark, a domain, or a registration in another state — and reserving a name is a separate filing from forming the entity.

    Also known as

    Alabama entity search
    AL business lookup

    These all refer to the same Alabama business register.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I search Alabama business records?

    Use the Alabama Secretary of State — Government Records Inquiry System at https://arc-sos.state.al.us/cgi/corpname.mbr/input. Search by entity name or filing number. Confirm the exact entity identifier and review the source's access options.

    Is Alabama business data free to access?

    LemReveal's supported US sources do not establish coverage of the Alabama state register. Official Alabama search services set their own terms: basic results, detailed status, filed documents and certified records may have different fees or access requirements. Check the official portal before ordering.

    What entity types are registered in Alabama?

    Corporation, LLC, LP, Non-Profit are common entity types. Available filing history and document access depend on the official register.

    What does "Administratively Dissolved / Revoked" mean in Alabama?

    The state ended or revoked a registration under its rules. Check the reason and subsequent reinstatement filings where available; the label alone does not establish misconduct. Delinquent / Not in Good Standing: Still registered, but a report or fee is overdue. The entity exists and can usually be restored by filing.

    Who is the registered agent on a Alabama record?

    The registered agent is the person or company named to receive legal notices at a physical Alabama address. Many entities share one commercial agent's address, so the agent address is not the company's operating address.

    How do I check if a business name is available in Alabama?

    Search the Alabama Secretary of State — Government Records Inquiry System for the exact and similar names. Availability is cleared only against the Alabama register — it does not clear a federal trademark or a registration in another state.

    What makes Alabama incorporation different?

    Records go back to statehood. Annual reports filed with the Business Privilege Tax.

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