Find Indiana LLC, Corporation & Business Records
Indiana business records are maintained through the Secretary of State Business Services Division and INBiz. The public search supports business names, Business IDs, filing numbers, registered agents, incorporators and governing persons.
For most users, the safest workflow is to search broadly, open the exact record, save the Indiana Business ID and then use report, certificate, certified-copy or maintenance services only when needed.
Fast answer: start with the official Indiana Business Search and choose Contains when you know only part of the company name. Use Starts With or Exact Match only when your information is more precise.
Best exact identifier: save the Indiana Business ID after you locate the correct record. It is more reliable than repeatedly searching a similar business name.
Current INBiz pricing: the live INBiz business roadmap lists the Business Entity Report at $32 for most business types and the Certificate of Existence at $27. Certified copies of business entity filings can be downloaded free through INBiz.
How to Search Indiana Business Records
Indiana’s public search offers more search fields than many state databases. Start with the strongest information you already have and avoid narrowing the result set too early.
- Open the official Indiana Business Search.
- Choose Contains, Starts With or Exact Match.
- Enter the business name, Business ID or another search field you know.
- Run the search and compare the returned entity names, types, locations and statuses.
- Open the Business ID for the record that matches your company.
- Review the full Business Details page and save the Business ID before taking a filing action.
Indiana INBiz Search Fields Explained
| Search field | Use it when | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name | You know all or part of the Indiana legal or registered business name. | Contains is the safest broad starting point. |
| Business ID | You already have the state identifier from a prior INBiz result or filing. | Use this for the exact entity whenever possible. |
| Filing Number | You are working from a specific Secretary of State filing reference. | Enter the filing number exactly as shown. |
| Registered Agent Name | The agent is your strongest clue rather than the business name. | One agent can serve many unrelated businesses. |
| Incorporator / Governing Person | You know a person connected with the entity but not the exact business name. | Combine with entity type, city or status if the name is common. |
| Advanced Search | You need entity type, status, name type, street address, city or ZIP filters. | Use advanced filters after a broad search, not before. |
What to Check on an Indiana Business Record
Entity identity
- Legal business name
- Indiana Business ID
- Entity type
- Formation or registration information
- Current status
Public record information
- Principal office
- Registered agent
- Registered-agent address
- Governing-person information when displayed
- Business Entity Report due date
- Available business documents
Indiana Business Entity Reports: Due Date, Cycle & Fees
Indiana calls its recurring Secretary of State filing a Business Entity Report. It is separate from state and federal tax filings.
When the report is due
INBiz currently states that the first report is due two years after the business is formed or registered and reports are then filed every other year.
The due date is tied to the entity’s formation or registration date. Search the business and open its Business Details page to see the current due date.
What the report updates
- Principal office address
- Registered agent and address
- Officer or governing-person information required for the entity type
- Business email address
| Business Entity Report | Current INBiz fee | Paper fee |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit business | $32 | $50 |
| Nonprofit business | $22 | $20 |
Open the official INBiz Business Entity Report guide.
- Search the entity if you do not know its report due date.
- Confirm the principal office, registered agent and governing-person information.
- Log into INBiz.
- Choose Business Entity Report from Online Services.
- Review the information carefully before submitting.
- Keep the successful filing confirmation for your records.
Indiana Certificate of Existence & Free Certified Copies
Indiana’s official good-standing-style document is called a Certificate of Existence. Banks, lenders, government agencies and transaction partners may request it as evidence that the business exists and has met the Secretary of State requirements reflected by the certificate.
Certificate of Existence
The current INBiz business roadmap lists the online Certificate of Existence fee at $27.
The certificate can be ordered through an INBiz account and is delivered electronically.
Certified copies
INBiz currently provides certified copies of business entity filings free online.
Search the business record and use the certified-copy service when a copy of a specific filing is needed.
Open Indiana business information requests.
- Go to INBiz and sign in or create an account.
- Open Online Services.
- Under Secretary of State services, choose Certificate of Existence.
- Search for and select the correct business record.
- Complete payment.
- Use the emailed certificate or download it from the Documents area of the INBiz dashboard.
Indiana Business Search & Record Fees
| Service | Current amount | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| INBiz business search | Free public search | Finding entity names, Business IDs, agents, governing persons, status and public records. |
| For-profit Business Entity Report | $32 online | Recurring business-record maintenance through INBiz. |
| Nonprofit Business Entity Report | $22 online | Recurring nonprofit business-record maintenance through INBiz. |
| Certificate of Existence | $27 online | Official existence / good-standing-style proof. |
| Certified copies | Free online | Certified copies of business entity filings. |
| Paper Certificate of Existence | $30 | Paper information-request route when the online service is not being used. |
Indiana Business Name Availability Search
Indiana separates general business-record lookup from Business Name Availability. Use the dedicated availability tool before spending money on branding or submitting a formation filing.
Open INBiz Public Search and choose Business Name Availability.
- Search the proposed exact name.
- Search only the distinctive words.
- Try singular, plural and spelling variations.
- Remove LLC, Inc., Corporation and punctuation when screening close names.
- Use the separate Business Name Availability option before filing.
Indiana Assumed Business Names: State Filing vs County Filing
This is one of the most important Indiana-specific distinctions.
LLCs, corporations and other SOS entities
If a business already files with the Indiana Secretary of State and operates under a different name, the assumed-name filing is made through the Secretary of State using INBiz.
Log into INBiz, open Online Services and choose the Assumed Name Filing service.
Sole proprietors & general partnerships
An individual sole proprietor or general partnership using a name other than the real owner name generally files the assumed business name with the County Recorder in each Indiana county where it has an office or place of business.
Indiana Registered-Agent Rules
Every Indiana filing entity must continuously maintain a registered agent and registered office.
Indiana address required
The registered-agent address must be an Indiana street address. A P.O. Box by itself is not sufficient.
If a business does not have an Indiana address, it may hire a registered-agent service or qualifying law firm.
A business cannot be its own agent
Indiana’s current INBiz instructions state that a business cannot serve as its own registered agent.
The agent is appointed to receive service of process, notices and demands for the business.
If an Indiana Business Is Administratively Dissolved or Revoked
Failure to keep Business Entity Reports current can result in administrative dissolution for an Indiana entity or revocation for a registered foreign entity.
- Search the existing entity.
- Confirm the Business ID and current status.
- Check the Business Entity Report due information.
- Verify the registered agent.
- Review the INBiz reinstatement service.
Open INBiz business reinstatement services.
Important Indiana Business Filing Changes Effective in 2026
Indiana made several filing-process changes effective January 1, 2026. These changes are especially relevant to remote businesses, third-party filers and certain health care entities.
Residential-address privacy
A business that conducts all business remotely and would otherwise have to place a residential address on the public record may be able to exclude that residential address under the new rules.
Third-party report filers
If a Business Entity Report is submitted for another person, the submitter must take reasonable steps to identify that person.
Older dissolved entities
Indiana now allows certain entities dissolved for more than five years to seek reinstatement when additional requirements are met, including a notarized affidavit explaining the reinstatement request.
Health care entity reporting
New 2026 requirements apply to certain health care entities, including ownership information connected with Business Entity Reports.
Read Indiana’s official 2026 filing-process changes.
Indiana Business Search Troubleshooting
| Problem | Best next step |
|---|---|
| No result by business name | Switch to Contains, remove LLC/Inc. and search the strongest distinctive words. |
| Too many matches | Add status, type, city, ZIP, registered agent or governing-person information. |
| You know only the agent | Use Registered Agent Name in the business search. |
| You know a manager or officer | Use Incorporator or Governing Person Name. |
| Need a DBA for a sole proprietor | Contact the County Recorder rather than filing the assumed name as an SOS business entity. |
| Report is overdue | Open the business record, confirm the due date, then use INBiz Business Entity Report or reinstatement services as appropriate. |
| Bank needs proof | Ask whether it needs a Certificate of Existence or a certified filing copy before ordering anything. |
Indiana Business Services Contact Information
Office address
Indiana Secretary of State
Business Services Division
302 W. Washington Street
Room E018
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Hours
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Walk-in service is available; appointments receive priority service.
Open the official Indiana Business Services contact page.
- Search the entity first.
- Save the Indiana Business ID.
- Identify whether the issue concerns a report, certificate, registered agent, assumed name, filing or reinstatement.
- Include the exact business name and Business ID when asking about a specific record.
Official Indiana Business Resources
Search by business name, Business ID, filing number, registered agent, governing person and advanced criteria.
Business Entities, Business Name Availability, trademarks, notaries and UCC search options.
Current report cycle, required information, reminders, fees and filing route.
Certificate of Existence, long-form certificates, certified copies, Certificate of Fact and historic searches.
Formation, amendments, assumed names, reports, registered-agent changes and other official forms.
Current changes affecting principal-office privacy, third-party filings, reinstatement and health care entity reporting.
Indianapolis address, phone, email, office hours and appointment information.
Indiana Business Entity Search FAQ
1. Is the Indiana business entity search free?
Yes. Indiana provides a free public business search through INBiz and the Secretary of State. Fees apply to filings, Business Entity Reports, Certificates of Existence and other paid services.
2. Where do I search for an Indiana LLC or corporation?
Use the official Indiana Public Business Search at bsd.sos.in.gov/publicbusinesssearch. You can search by business name, Business ID, filing number, registered agent or governing-person name.
3. Can I search Indiana businesses by registered agent?
Yes. The official search has a Registered Agent Name field. It also allows searches by Incorporator or Governing Person Name.
4. When is an Indiana Business Entity Report due?
INBiz currently states that the first report is due two years after formation or registration and reports are then filed every other year. Search the business and open its Business Details page for the exact due date.
5. How much is an Indiana Business Entity Report?
The current INBiz page lists $32 online for a for-profit business and $22 online for a nonprofit business. Paper fees are listed at $50 for for-profit entities and $20 for nonprofits.
6. How much is an Indiana Certificate of Existence?
The current INBiz business roadmap lists the Certificate of Existence at $27 through INBiz. A paper information request currently lists the certificate at $30.
7. Are Indiana certified business-document copies free?
Yes. INBiz currently states that certified copies of business entity filings can be downloaded free online after locating the business record.
8. Does an Indiana sole proprietor file a DBA with the Secretary of State?
Generally no. A sole proprietor or general partnership using a name other than the owner’s real name files the assumed business name with the County Recorder in each county where the business has an office or place of business. Secretary of State filing entities use INBiz for their assumed-name filing.
9. What does Active status mean in Indiana business search?
Indiana’s guidance says Active generally means the entity is current on required Business Entity Reports and maintains a valid registered agent.
10. Does an Indiana Secretary of State business record prove the business is licensed?
No. The Secretary of State record shows business-registration and filing information. Taxes, professional licenses, permits, unemployment requirements and local approvals may be handled by other state or local agencies.