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Secretary of State Routing · New York

New York Secretary of State business search

Look up a New York LLC or corporation on the state's own records. One click to the right portal, and what to do if the business is not in good standing.

Open the New York business search
Opens apps.dos.ny.gov in a new tab

Before you open the portal

What the New York search asks of you, so nothing stops you halfway.

Account
Not needed

Not in good standing?

A New York business can usually be reinstated, which can save a deal you would otherwise decline.

Takes 2 to 4 weeksFiled online
  1. Pay outstanding franchise taxes to the Dept. of Taxation to get 'Consent to Reinstatement.'
  2. File missing Biennial Statements with the Dept. of State.
How to reinstate a New York business →