United States company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in United States
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How do I search for a company by name in United States?
To search United States companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from SEC EDGAR with Company name and EIN, State of incorporation, SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), Officer and director names. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (Corporation (C-Corp), S-Corporation, Limited Liability Company (LLC)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing Company name and EIN, State of incorporation, SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), Officer and director names.
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Cross-check against SEC EDGAR
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.sec.gov/edgar.
https://www.sec.gov/edgar
Frequently asked questions
Can I search United States companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against SEC EDGAR is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a United States company search return?
Each record shows Company name and EIN, State of incorporation, SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), Officer and director names, sourced from SEC EDGAR.
How do I look up a US company?
For public companies, search SEC EDGAR by company name to find filings like 10-K annual reports and 8-K material events. For private companies, you'll need to search the specific state's Secretary of State website where the company is incorporated.
People also ask about search for a company by name in United States
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the United States company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the SEC EDGAR / State Registries 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 SEC EDGAR / State Registries 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.
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