How to search Utah business entities online
Updated August 2026
Official Resource
Utah Official SOS WebsiteUtah business entity records are searchable at businessregistration.utah.gov, operated by the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. Utah does not have a Secretary of State that handles business entity filings; the Division falls under the Utah Department of Commerce. The older URL at secure.utah.gov/bes/ now redirects to businessregistration.utah.gov, and corporations.utah.gov redirects to commerce.utah.gov/corporations/.
Utah has no Secretary of State for business filings
Unlike most states, Utah does not have a Secretary of State that handles business entity registration. Business filings and entity searches are handled by the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code within the Utah Department of Commerce.
What the search covers
The database covers entity types registered with the Division, including domestic and foreign corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, LLPs, limited liability limited partnerships, business trusts, cooperative associations, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and real estate investment trusts. Assumed names (DBAs) and fictitious names are also searchable in the same system.
Search options
The main Business Entity search combines several fields in one form:
- Name, Entity Number, Domicile Name (for foreign entities), Assumed Name, Principal Name, and Registered Agent Name — searchable together or individually, with Starts With, Contains, or Exact Match matching
- Advanced filters add Entity Type, Entity Subtype (including Benefit LLC, Professional Corporation, Low-Profit LLC, and Series LLC), Domesticity, Entity Status (Active, Cancelled, Inactive, Pending) with a detailed status-reason list, and entity/status date ranges
Name Availability, Fictitious Name, and Cable Franchise are separate search tools linked from the same portal. Account login (using Utah's UtahID system) is required for filing, ordering certified documents, or renewing — every search mode above is free and public without login, except registered-principal lookups, which carry a small fee per the current fee schedule.
Annual renewal due date
Utah annual renewals are due by the last day of the entity's anniversary month — the month in which the entity was originally registered. An LLC formed in March must renew by March 31 each year. Renewal notices go out, and online renewal opens, 60 days before the due date. A 30-day grace period follows the due date before a $10 late fee applies; if the entity still hasn't renewed after that, its status eventually changes to Expired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Utah have a Secretary of State for business filings?
No. Unlike most states, business filings and entity searches in Utah are handled by the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code within the Utah Department of Commerce, not a Secretary of State.
Is the Utah business entity search free?
Yes, every search mode is free and public without login — Name, Entity Number, Domicile Name, Assumed Name, Principal Name, and Registered Agent Name — except registered-principal lookups, which carry a small fee.
When is a Utah business renewal due?
By the last day of the entity's anniversary month — the month it was originally registered. An LLC formed in March must renew by March 31 each year, with a 30-day grace period before a $10 late fee applies.
This guide is informational only and is not affiliated with the Utah Division of Corporations or any state agency. Verify current procedures at the official state website. Last verified: August 2026.