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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: SEC EDGAR

    How do I use SEC EDGAR for free in United States?

    LemReveal's basic registry lookup is free. The official SEC EDGAR service at https://www.sec.gov/edgar has its own access rules: distinguish basic search, officer information, filed documents, certified extracts and API access. Do not assume these are all free or available without an account.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open SEC EDGAR

      Go to https://www.sec.gov/edgar and check the official search and access options.

      https://www.sec.gov/edgar
    2. 2

      Check basic-search access

      Determine whether the required entity search is public, requires an account or carries a search fee. Do not confuse a free search-results list with a full company extract.

    3. 3

      Check the fields you need

      Find out whether officers, addresses and historical filings are included in the public result or require a separate document.

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      Check document and API charges

      Review the official terms for extracts, certified copies, filings and data services. A free web lookup does not imply a free API or certification.

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    Choose the correct source
    Search the formation state's business register for an LLC or corporation. SEC EDGAR is a securities-disclosure system, not a national list of all US companies. Use the state links on this page to select the right register.
    Confirm the entity
    Save the state and entity/file number together. The same name can exist in multiple states. A foreign qualification is permission to register outside the formation state, not a separate original incorporation.

    Check current access and document options on the official United States company sources site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the United States registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need to pay to search SEC EDGAR?

    Check the current official access terms at https://www.sec.gov/edgar. Basic lookup on LemReveal is free, but official search access and document pricing are independent of LemReveal.

    What does SEC EDGAR charge for?

    Check separately for searches, officer particulars, extracts, certified copies and data services. Availability and fees vary by source and document; the official fee schedule is authoritative.

    Is there a free API for SEC EDGAR?

    A public web search does not guarantee an open API. Check the official developer or data-service terms. LemReveal's public lookup supports available integrations and is not a promise of complete or unrestricted access to this register.

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    Is the United States company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the United States company sources are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official United States business registry?

    The United States company sources is the official public register of companies incorporated in United States. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.sec.gov/edgar.

    What does the United States business registry cost?

    Searching the United States company sources by company name, number or status is free. Fees usually apply only for downloading full-text filed documents (annual accounts, articles of association) or requesting certified copies.

    Do I need to sign up to search the United States register?

    No sign-up is required for public lookups on the United States company sources. Registration is only needed if you want to save searches, download bulk data, or file documents as a company representative.

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