How to search Nevada business entities online
Updated August 2026
Official Resource
Nevada Official SOS WebsiteNevada's business entity search is at esos.nv.gov/EntitySearch/OnlineEntitySearch, the electronic Secretary of State portal branded as SilverFlume. The search covers every entity type Nevada registers along with trademarks, trade names, and service marks in a unified system. No account is required for public searching.
Important distinction: entity registration vs. State Business License
Nevada requires most business entities to obtain a State Business License through the Secretary of State in addition to filing formation documents. The annual renewal fee is $500 for corporations and $200 for all other entity types, and a late renewal adds a $100 penalty. Nonprofit corporations and corporations sole are exempt. Factor both the entity formation fee and the ongoing business license fee when estimating total Nevada startup and compliance costs.
What the search covers
The entity type filter lists roughly 60 options, including domestic and foreign corporations (profit, close, professional, corporation sole), LLCs (domestic, professional), limited partnerships, LLPs, limited liability limited partnerships (LLLPs), business trusts, nonprofit cooperative corporations, nonprofit corporations, cooperative associations, credit unions, general partnerships, and name reservations. Trademarks, trade names, service marks, and rights of publicity are searchable in the same portal as entity records.
Search options
Beyond name and entity number lookups, the portal supports:
- Business Name — four sub-modes: Starts With, Contains, Exact Match, All Words
- NV Business ID Number
- Officer search — by first name, middle name, last name, or organization name
- Registered Agent Name
- Marks Search — by mark number, classification, goods and services description, or applicant name
Advanced search filters allow combining entity type, status, and other criteria. Status options include Active, Default, Dissolved, Revoked, Cancelled, Expired, Pending Dissolution, Withdrawn, and others.
Nevada's State Business License
Nevada requires most business entities to obtain a State Business License through the Secretary of State in addition to filing formation documents. The annual renewal fee is $500 for corporations and $200 for all other entity types, due on the anniversary month the license was originally filed; a late renewal adds a $100 penalty. Nonprofit corporations formed under NRS Chapter 82, and corporations sole formed under NRS Chapter 84, are exempt from the State Business License requirement. This is a meaningful additional cost compared to most states — factor both the entity formation fee and the business license fee when estimating total startup costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nevada's SilverFlume portal cover besides business entities?
SilverFlume's entity search covers roughly 60 entity types — corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and more — plus trademarks, trade names, service marks, and rights of publicity, all in one unified portal. No account is required to search.
Can I search Nevada business records by officer name?
Yes. SilverFlume's officer search lets you look up entities by an officer's first, middle, or last name, or by organization name. You can also search by registered agent name, NV Business ID number, or business name with four match modes.
Does Nevada require a business license in addition to registering an LLC or corporation?
Yes. Most Nevada entities must also get a State Business License through the Secretary of State. The annual renewal is $500 for corporations and $200 for other entities, with a $100 penalty if renewed late; nonprofits and corporations sole are exempt.
This guide is informational only and is not affiliated with the Nevada Secretary of State's office. Verify current procedures at the official state website. Last verified: August 2026.