Secretary of State Routing · West Virginia

West Virginia Secretary of State business search

Look up a West Virginia 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 West Virginia business search
Opens apps.wv.gov in a new tab

Before you open the portal

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

Account
Not needed

Not in good standing?

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

Takes 1 to 2 weeksFiled online
  1. Get Tax Clearance from the State Tax Dept., Workforce WV, and Unemployment.
  2. File a Reinstatement with the SOS (One Stop).
How to reinstate a West Virginia business →