How to search Louisiana business entities online
Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
Louisiana's business search is CORA at coraweb.sos.la.gov/CommercialSearch, run by the Secretary of State's Commercial Division. Search by entity name, charter number, or officer/agent name after passing a reCAPTCHA, then open a result to see the registered agent and filing history. Filing and document ordering route through a separate account, either directly on CORA or via Louisiana's broader geauxBIZ portal — more on that below.
- Go to CORA at coraweb.sos.la.gov/CommercialSearch (complete the reCAPTCHA).
- Search by entity name, charter number, or officer/agent name.
- Open the record to see the registered agent and full filing history.
Some parishes require online filing
Louisiana requires entities domiciled in certain parishes to file their initial formation documents online rather than by paper. If your entity's registered address falls in one of those parishes, paper filing may not be accepted. Confirm your parish's status with the Secretary of State before filing.
What the search covers
The database includes all entities registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State: domestic and foreign LLCs, profit corporations, nonprofit corporations, professional corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and general partnerships. Trade names are also on file. Entities registered only at the parish level are not included.
How to search
The portal supports three search types: entity name, charter number/trade registration number/name reservation number, and officer or agent name. For a name search, the site recommends using the full name and as many of its words as possible to narrow results, rather than a single short fragment. Charter and registration numbers return a single precise record.
Each result shows the entity name, charter number, entity type, status, and registration date. Clicking into a record displays the registered agent name and address, officer and director information, and the full filing history. Document images are accessible from the filing history without an account.
geauxBIZ — integrated startup portal
Louisiana's geauxBIZ portal at geauxbiz.sos.la.gov connects SOS entity formation with the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) and Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) registrations in a single workflow. A business can complete its SOS filing, state tax registration, and unemployment insurance registration without leaving the geauxBIZ session.
Annual reports
Louisiana annual reports are due each year on the anniversary date of the entity's registration, and can be filed starting 30 days before that date. The online filing fee is $30 for for-profit entities and $10 for nonprofits. Reports can be filed through the CORA system or geauxBIZ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Louisiana's business search require a CAPTCHA?
Yes. The CORA system at coraweb.sos.la.gov is publicly accessible without an account, but it does require completing a reCAPTCHA check before showing results.
Can I register a business and set up state taxes in Louisiana in one session?
Yes, through the geauxBIZ portal. It connects Secretary of State entity formation with Louisiana Department of Revenue and Louisiana Workforce Commission registrations, so a business can complete SOS filing, tax registration, and unemployment insurance setup without leaving the session.
Can I file new business formation documents on paper anywhere in Louisiana?
Not always. Louisiana requires entities domiciled in certain parishes to file their initial formation documents online rather than by paper. Confirm your parish's status with the Secretary of State before filing.