Search California business records like a pro.
California businesses are recorded publicly through California Secretary of State (BizFile). This guide explains how to search by name, document number, registered agent, or officer; what each status means; and how to avoid the most common search mistakes.
Search California businesses now →Four ways to find a California entity
Type the name without the LLC/Inc/Corp designation. The search will return all matches. "Acme Holdings" returns more than "Acme Holdings LLC". For exact match, include the designation.
The unique identifier California Secretary of State (BizFile) assigns. Best for unambiguous lookup when multiple entities share a name. Document numbers do not change over the entity's lifetime.
Useful for due-diligence: see every entity using a specific registered agent. Helps identify holding-company structures or related-party entities.
Find every entity where a specific person is listed as an officer, director, or member. Common in litigation prep, background checks, and investor due diligence.