Search Utah LLC & Corporation Records
Utah business records are maintained by the Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. The official search tools cover LLCs, corporations, nonprofits, DBAs, partnerships and several other registered entity types.
The best workflow is to find the exact business first, save its Utah entity number, then use that record for renewals, amendments, certificates, copies or other filings.
Fast answer: open Utah’s official Searches page and choose Business Entity Search. You can search registered businesses, review principal individuals and use the entity record as the starting point for copies or certificates.
Exact-match habit: once you find the right entity, save its entity number. It is safer than repeatedly searching a business name that may have punctuation, abbreviations, DBAs or similarly named entities.
Separate checks may still be needed: a Utah corporate record is not proof of professional licensing, local business licensing, insurance, tax compliance or financial condition.
How to Search Utah Business Entity Records
Utah’s search system is useful for both basic company lookup and follow-up research. Search the business first before entering an account-based filing workflow.
- Open the Utah Division of Corporations Searches page.
- Select Business Entity Search.
- Search by entity name or entity number.
- If the first name search fails, remove LLC, Inc., Corporation, Company, punctuation and unnecessary words.
- Open the matching entity and compare its type, status, principals and registered-agent information.
- Save the entity number before renewing, ordering records or contacting the Division.
What to Check on a Utah Business Record
Entity identity
- Exact registered business name
- Utah entity number
- Entity type
- Domestic or foreign status
- Current entity status
Public record details
- Principal individuals
- Registered agent
- Business address information shown in the record
- Filing history
- Filed-document images where available
Searching Utah Businesses by Principal Name
Utah provides a separate Registered Principal Search for situations where you know a person’s name but not the exact business entity.
The Division’s Searches page also states that the regular Business Entity Search can display principal individuals associated with a business.
- Open Utah’s official Searches page.
- Select Registered Principal Search.
- Search the individual’s name.
- Open each likely business rather than assuming every result belongs to the same person.
- Compare the entity number, status and registered agent before relying on the match.
Utah Business Name Availability
Utah provides a dedicated Business Name Availability search, but the state describes it as a basic search. A proposed name is not finally approved until the Division accepts it.
- Search the complete proposed business name.
- Search only its strongest distinctive words.
- Try singular, plural and likely spelling variations.
- Search without LLC, Inc., Corp., Company, punctuation and symbols.
- Review trademark records if branding conflicts may matter.
- Do not treat a domain name or social-media handle as state name approval.
Read Utah Business Name Information.
Name reservation
A Utah business name reservation lasts 120 days.
It is optional. If you are ready to form the entity, the Division says you can file the entity directly instead of reserving the name first.
Reservation is not registration
Reserving a name does not create a business entity or automatically create ownership rights in the name.
The current reservation application lists a $22 filing fee.
Utah Annual Report & Renewal Rules
Most Utah registered business entities file an annual report, also called a renewal, each year to maintain active status.
The renewal is generally due on the entity’s registration anniversary date. Utah opens the renewal period about 60 days before the anniversary date.
Open Utah’s Annual Report/Renewal Guide.
- Open the Business Registration System and sign in using UtahID.
- Select Renewals from the left-side menu.
- Enter the entity name or entity number and select Search.
- Select the radio button next to the correct entity and choose Next.
- Complete the annual-report information or move through unchanged information.
- On the Signature Page, complete the required statements and signer information.
- Add the filing to the shopping cart.
- Complete payment to submit the filing.
The Division’s renewal guide currently tells users to allow approximately 7–10 business days for renewal processing.
What Delinquent and Expired Status Mean in Utah
A Utah entity that misses its renewal can become delinquent and may eventually expire. The correct fix depends on entity type.
Delinquent domestic LLC or corporation
For common domestic LLCs and corporations, Utah directs users to correct a delinquent status by completing the annual report/renewal online.
Expired domestic entity
Eligible domestic entities can generally use a reinstatement filing. The published fee schedule lists a $54 reinstatement fee for domestic profit corporations and domestic LLC/LP/LLP/LLLP entities.
Always open the page for the exact entity type before attempting to correct an expired status.
Certificate of Existence & Utah Business Record Copies
Use the public record search when you only need basic entity information. Use a Certificate of Existence or certified copy when a bank, lender, vendor, licensing authority or another recipient requires formal documentation.
| Service | Published fee | What it provides |
|---|---|---|
| Regular / Short Form Certificate of Existence | $12 | One-page evidence that the entity exists and its current status. |
| Long Form Certificate of Existence | $20 | Existence/status plus additional filed-document history. |
| Certificate of Fact | $12 | Certification of a specific fact in the Division’s record. |
| Certificate of Status | $12 | Status certificate for expired entities. |
| Certified copy | $12 certification + $0.30/page | Certified copy of selected or complete business filings. |
| Expedited service | +$75/document | Processing targeted for up to two business days. |
Open Utah Copies & Certificates instructions.
- Open Business Registration System and log in with UtahID.
- Select Copies and Certificates.
- Select Request Certified Document.
- Keep Category set to Business Entity.
- Select Certificate Request and choose Short Form or Long Form.
- Search by entity name OR entity number, not both.
- Select the correct entity, add the request to the shopping cart and pay.
- The completed certificate is emailed after processing.
Getting free plain copies
- Open the Business Registration System.
- Below the login button, select Search Business Entity Records.
- Search by entity name or entity number.
- Open the entity.
- Select Filing History.
- Use the magnifying-glass icon beside an available filing to view or download it.
Utah currently describes this online plain-copy process as free.
Common Utah Business Entity Fees
The Division’s published fee schedule and current entity pages list the following amounts for common transactions. Confirm the live fee before checkout because state fees can change.
| Filing or service | Published fee | Practical use |
|---|---|---|
| Business Entity Record Search | Currently free public lookup | Finding Utah entities and viewing public records. |
| Domestic LLC formation | $59 | Certificate of Organization for a Utah LLC. |
| Domestic profit corporation formation | $59 | Articles of Incorporation. |
| Foreign LLC registration | $59 | Registering an out-of-state LLC in Utah. |
| Foreign profit corporation registration | $59 | Registering an out-of-state corporation in Utah. |
| LLC / corporation annual renewal | $18 | Annual maintenance of common domestic and foreign entities. |
| Late renewal fee | +$10 where applicable | Added when an applicable renewal is filed late. |
| Name reservation | $22 | Reserving a proposed business name for 120 days. |
| Domestic LLC / corporation reinstatement | $54 | Restoring an eligible expired domestic entity. |
| Regular Certificate of Existence | $12 | Common formal proof of existence/status. |
Utah Registered-Agent Requirements
Utah business entities generally must maintain a registered agent for service of process. The registered agent can be an individual or qualifying business entity.
A Utah street address is required for the registered agent. A separate mailing address can be a P.O. box, but the registered office itself must be a physical Utah street address.
Do not assume agent = owner
The registered agent is the legal-contact point for service of process and official correspondence. It may be a professional service provider rather than an owner or officer.
Commercial registered agents
Utah allows individuals and entities that serve multiple businesses to register as Commercial Registered Agents. This is separate from merely serving as registered agent for one business.
Utah Business Search Troubleshooting
| Problem | What to try |
|---|---|
| No entity appears | Search fewer words and remove LLC, Inc., Corp., Company, punctuation and extra branding. |
| Too many similar entities | Open the records and compare entity number, entity type, status, principals and registered agent. |
| You only know a person’s name | Use Utah’s Registered Principal Search rather than guessing the entity name. |
| You need filing documents | Open Filing History first. Plain public documents may already be available without a paid order. |
| Certificate option is unavailable | Check status. Expired, dissolved, revoked or cancelled entities cannot receive a Certificate of Existence. |
| You need UCC records | Use Utah’s separate UCC/CFS search rather than Business Entity Search. |
Utah Division of Corporations Contact Information
Physical / overnight address
Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Mailing address
P.O. Box 146705
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6705
Use the official contact page for current email, chat and video-call support options.
Official Utah Business Entity Resources
Business Entity Search, Business Name Availability, Registered Principal Search, trademark search and UCC/CFS links.
Public entity search plus UtahID-based formations, renewals, amendments, reinstatements and certificates.
Current step-by-step renewal process and processing guidance.
Plain copies, certified copies, Certificate of Existence, Certificate of Fact and Certificate of Status.
LLCs, corporations, nonprofits, partnerships, DBAs, DAOs, trusts, commercial registered agents and other Utah entity categories.
Name availability, name reservations and Utah business-name policies.
Utah Business Entity Search FAQ
1. Is the Utah business entity search free?
Utah currently provides a free public Business Entity Record Search. Plain filed-document copies available through the entity’s Filing History are also currently described by the Division as free.
2. Where do I search for a Utah LLC or corporation?
Use the Utah Division of Corporations Searches page and choose Business Entity Search, or open the Business Registration System and use the public Search Business Entity Records option below the UtahID login.
3. Can I search a Utah business by entity number?
Yes. Utah’s current filing, renewal and copy instructions allow searches by entity name or entity number. Entity number is the best choice when you already know it.
4. Can I search Utah businesses by a person’s name?
Yes. Utah provides a Registered Principal Search for finding businesses associated with an individual. The regular entity search can also display principal individuals associated with a business.
5. When is a Utah annual report or renewal due?
For most entities, the renewal is due annually on the anniversary of the business’s registration. The renewal period opens about 60 days before that anniversary. DBAs generally renew every three years.
6. How much is a Utah LLC annual renewal?
The Division’s published fee schedule lists an $18 annual renewal fee for common domestic and foreign LLCs and corporations, with a $10 late fee where applicable. Confirm the live checkout amount before paying.
7. How much is a Utah Certificate of Existence?
Utah lists the regular or short-form Certificate of Existence at $12 and the long-form certificate at $20.
8. Can an expired Utah entity get a Certificate of Existence?
No. Utah states that Certificates of Existence cannot be ordered for entities that are expired, revoked, cancelled or voluntarily or involuntarily dissolved. Current and delinquent entities can qualify.
9. How long does a Utah business name reservation last?
A Utah business name reservation lasts 120 days. It is optional and does not create a business entity or guarantee broader ownership rights in the name.
10. Does a Utah business entity record prove the company is licensed or legitimate?
No. The Division record shows corporate-registration information. Professional licenses, local business licenses, tax registrations, insurance, permits and fraud concerns may require separate official checks.