Secretary of State Business Search
Access in-depth business information in the U.S., improve Know Your Business (KYB) verification, and get a full picture of any company by pulling data from the Secretary of State (SOS) filings to check if it’s operating legally.
- API integration
- Custom workflows
- Audit-ready reports
Trusted by over 1,000+ businesses
KYB onboarding
Verify in minutes, not days, and confirm business entity data
Complete coverage
Access hundreds of corporate registries and verify any ID globally
Ongoing due diligence
Add sanctions monitoring or adverse media with real-time alerts
Use iDenfy’s SOS business entity search for multiple cases
Verify across all 50 states
Use a single KYB dashboard to pull SOS data, including the company’s legal status, ownership structure, or registration and licensing details. Spot red flags or mismatches in real-time by cross-checking SOS records against company application data.
Ease the work for analysts
Download SOS filing reports
Focused on easy integration
Seamlessly add ID verification via API, iFrame, or mobile SDKs. Get expert support for a smooth setup.
A single RegTech platform with multiple built-in tools
Detailed Secretary of State business search results
Automatically search official business registration data and Secretary of State records to collect and verify the company’s:
- Name and status (active/inactive)
- Entity type (LLC, Corporation, etc.)
- Registration and filing dates
- Registered business address
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- Product or service type
- Governing persons
Faster business verification approval rates
Use the KYB dashboard to connect directly to any Secretary of State and make faster decisions without having to dig through scattered documents or hard-to-find data. Find out if the company has filed the required annual reports, is in good standing, and whether there are any discrepancies.
- Inactive SOS filings identified
- Missing status or registration flagged
- Bankruptcies and other risks detected
Broader insights with identified risk signals
Automate document collection with custom questionnaires tailored to any specific industry or state requirement, eliminating back-and-forth with clients and preventing onboarding backlogs. Instantly determine if the company is operating legally to avoid non-compliance.
- Built-in risk scoring
- Credit bureau reports
- 180+ corporate registries
- Summarized company data cards
Extra elements in the same KYB workflow
Criminal background screening
Screen individuals for past offenses to reduce risk exposure.
AML & sanctions screening
Check global watchlists and sanctions to meet compliance standards.
EIN & TIN verification
Validate company tax IDs directly with official IRS records.
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Being designed for everyone and engineered for all business needs allowed us to surpass competitors in the KYC/AML field.
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Frequently asked questions
Go to help centerWhat is an SOS Business Search API?
An SOS Business Search is an automated tool that connects the user to the Secretary of State (SOS) filings. For example, with iDenfy’s SOS API, you can look up public business records held by each state’s Secretary of State. You can search by business name, ID number, etc., and the software returns info like entity status, formation date, and address, among other details, depending on your chosen workflow. Ultimately, each U.S. state has its own SOS search portal.
What are the benefits of iDenfy’s Secretary of State Business Search?
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