The Virginia State Corporation Commission website allows you to find detailed information about businesses registered in the state. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to conduct a search:
1. Visit the Virginia State Corporation Commission Clerk's Information System.
2. On the search page, you can search by company name, ID number, principal or registered agent name, or filing number. Use the "Starts With," "Contains," or "Exact Match" options to refine your search.
3. For more targeted results, click "Advanced Search Options" to access additional filters:
- Entity Type (e.g., LLC, corporation, partnership)
- Document Types (e.g., annual report, articles of incorporation)
- Jurisdiction Type (Virginia or foreign)
- Entity Status (active, inactive, pending)
- Name Type (legal, former, fictitious)
- Industry Codes
- Date of Formation range
- Principal or Registered Office Address
4. Search results display 25 records per page, sorted alphabetically. Each result shows the business name, ID number, type, principal's mailing address, registered agent, and status.
5. Click on a specific business to view more details, such as registration fee status and reason for current status. Hover over headings for additional information.
6. On the details page, you can access further information by clicking on:
- Filing History
- Registered Agent History
- Name History
- Previous Registrations
- Protected Series
- Garnishment Designees
- Image Request
7. To save a copy of the information, click the magnifying glass icon and download a PDF. The camera icon displays additional information in a separate window, when available.
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