The Utah business entity search is a free online tool that lets you look up any business registered in Utah.
It is run by the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. You search by business name or entity number, and the state shows the company’s public record.
No account. No login. No fee for a basic search.
Here is exactly how it works, step by step.
What Is the Utah Business Entity Search?
It is the State of Utah’s official database of registered businesses.
Every Utah LLC, corporation, partnership, nonprofit, and DBA is filed with the Division of Corporations. The search is the public window into that register.
One thing that makes Utah different: Utah has no Secretary of State for business filings.
In most states, the Secretary of State keeps these records. In Utah, the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, part of the Department of Commerce, does the job.
So if a website sends you to a “Utah Secretary of State business search,” you are in the wrong place. Use the Division’s own system.
Utah Business Entity Search: Step-by-Step
Step 1: Open the official search. Go to the state’s Business Registration System at businessregistration.utah.gov and choose the business entity search. You do not need to log in — the login (UtahID) is only for filing, not for searching.
Step 2: Enter the business name. Type the company’s legal name. If you are not sure of the full name, type part of it.
Step 3: Pick a match type. Utah lets you search by Starts With, Contains, or Exact match. “Contains” is the most forgiving if you only remember part of the name.
Step 4: Open the right result. A list of matching businesses appears. Click the company you want to open its full record.
Step 5: Read the record. Check the status first. Then note the entity number, the registered agent, and the address on file.
The whole search takes about two minutes.
What Information Does the Utah Search Show?
A Utah entity record typically shows:
- Entity name — the legal name on file
- Entity number — Utah’s ID number for that business
- Entity type — LLC, corporation, partnership, nonprofit, or DBA
- Status — active or inactive (more on this below)
- Registered agent — the official contact for legal mail
- Registered principals — the people listed as running the business
- Principal address — the main address on file
- Filing and renewal details — when the business registered and when renewal is due
From the same system you can also order a Certificate of Existence — the state’s official proof that a business is registered and current.
Other Ways to Search in Utah
The name search is the one most people need, but the system offers more:
- Search by entity number — fastest if you already have the number from a document or invoice.
- Search by registered agent name — useful when you know who represents a company but not its exact name.
- Search by principal name — find businesses connected to a specific person.
- Name availability check — a separate check if you are starting a business and want to know whether a name is free. Note: a name that looks free still needs the Division’s final approval when you file.
Tip: if a search finds nothing, try fewer words. “Wasatch” alone often works better than the full company name.
Is the Utah Business Entity Search Free?
Yes — the basic search is completely free.
You can search by name or entity number as many times as you like, with no account.
A few extras cost money, under the Division’s fee schedule:
- A Certificate of Existence carries a state fee.
- The registered principal search and some document services carry small fees.
Ignore third-party sites that offer to run a “Utah business search” for a fee. The state gives you the same records free.
What the Business Status Means
The status line is the most important part of the record:
- Active (Current) — the business is registered and up to date. It can legally operate in Utah.
- Inactive — the business is no longer current. Under it you may see the reason, such as Administratively Dissolved (the state closed it, often for a missed renewal) or Expired.
- Dissolved / Terminated — the business was formally closed.
If you are checking a company before hiring or paying it, Active is what you want to see. An inactive business may still be trading, but its registration has lapsed — ask questions before you commit.
Business owners: if your own company shows inactive, renew or reinstate it with the Division as soon as you can. Operating on a lapsed registration can create legal and tax problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Utah have a Secretary of State business search?
No. Utah is one of the few states with no Secretary of State for business filings. The Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, under the Department of Commerce, keeps all business records.
Is the Utah business entity search really free?
Yes. Searching by name or entity number is free and needs no account. You only pay for extras like a Certificate of Existence.
Can I check if a business name is available in Utah?
Yes — the same state system has a name availability check. But a name is only truly yours once the Division approves your actual filing, so file promptly once you have chosen a name.
What if I cannot find a business in the search?
Try part of the name, check the spelling, and try the “Contains” match type. The business may be registered under a different legal name, in another state, or not registered at all.
What is a Utah entity number?
It is the identification number the Division assigns when a business registers. It is not the same as a federal tax ID (EIN), which Utah does not issue or display.
Searching another state? See our full guide to business entity search — or, if you are ready to register your own company, read how to start a small business.