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The Idaho Secretary of State's website provides a simple way to access business information. Here's a step-by-step guide to using their search tool effectively:
1. Go to the Idaho Business Search page.
2. Click the 'Advanced' search button to access more search options.
3. Enter your search term in the business name field. You can search for names that start with or contain the term.
4. Optionally, you can narrow your search by entering the Registered Agent's name, selecting only active companies, or specifying a range of initial filing dates.
5. Click the search button. The results will appear below the search bar.
6. Scroll down to view the results, which are sorted alphabetically by company name. Each result shows the company's name, ID number, business type, status, initial filing date, and Registered Agent (if applicable).
7. Click on a record to open a detail window on the right side of the page. This provides additional information such as the state of formation, term, contact information, and the next Annual Report due date.
8. To view the filing history, click the 'View History' button at the bottom of the detail window. This opens a full-screen window with expandable entries for each filing event. Click the links to download PDF copies of the documents.
Idaho 11 Business Entity Status Definition
While Idaho's free search tool is convenient for occasional searches, it can be time-consuming for high-volume research. Integrating data from multiple states also presents challenges due to variations in Secretary of State records. For extensive or multi-state business research, consider using specialized tools designed to streamline the process.
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