Secretary of State Routing · Ohio

Ohio Secretary of State business search

Look up an Ohio 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 Ohio business search
Opens businesssearch.ohiosos.gov in a new tab

Before you open the portal

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

Account
Not needed

Not in good standing?

An Ohio business can usually be reinstated, which can save a deal you would otherwise decline.

Takes 1 to 3 weeksFiled online
  1. Obtain Tax Clearance from the Dept. of Taxation.
  2. File a Reinstatement (Form 525) with the SOS.
How to reinstate an Ohio business →