Run by the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing within the Department of Commerce. It covers corporations, LLCs, LPs, LLPs, nonprofits, and state trademarks.
Alaska Secretary of State | Business Entity Search
The State of Alaska does not have a Secretary of State. Business registration is handled by the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing inside the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. Its online corporations database lets anyone look up a registered entity, check its standing, and see its officials and registered agent for free.
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State of Alaska
What the Alaska Corporations Search Covers
Each record lists the entity type, status, formation date, registered agent, officials (often with ownership percentages), NAICS code, and the next biennial report due date.
Searching and viewing records cost nothing, and the full corporations dataset is free to download. Only certificates carry a fee.
How to Search by Business Name
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Open the Search Corporations Database
From the Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing (CBPL) site, choose Search -> Corporations -> Entities, or use the direct link below.
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Search by name or entity number
In the Entity Name box, pick "Starts With" for a broad sweep or "Contains" to catch a word anywhere in the name. You can also enter the Entity Number directly, with a "Current Only" toggle to limit results to active records.
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Read the results list
Results show the entity name, entity number, type, and status. Click an entity to open its full record.
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Open the entity detail page
The record shows status, entity type, formation date, home state, registered agent, officials (with ownership percentages for many LLCs), the NAICS code, and the next biennial report due date.
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Open the filed documents
From the detail page you can open the entity's filed documents, such as its formation paperwork and biennial reports, and order certificates if you need them.
Ready to try it? Open the official corporations database and run your query.
Search Alaska corporations ↗All the Ways to Search Alaska Records
Entities
Search the corporations database by entity name (Starts With or Contains) or by entity number. The main starting point for company lookups.
Open this search ↗Officials
Search by the name of an official such as a member, manager, officer, or director to find the entities they are tied to.
Open this search ↗Agents
Search by registered agent name to list the entities that agent represents.
Open this search ↗Trademarks
Search Alaska state trademark and service mark registrations by name.
Open this search ↗Business Licenses
Alaska requires a separate state business license in addition to entity registration. Search and verify licenses through the same CBPL system.
Open this search ↗Rules That Make Your Search Work
- Use "Starts With" to broaden a name search or "Contains" to find a keyword anywhere in the name.
- The "Current Only" toggle limits an entity-number search to active records.
- Officials, agents, and trademarks are separate searches from the Corporations menu, not filters within the entity search.
- Searching the database is free, and you can download the full corporations dataset from the Data Downloads menu.
- Alaska requires a separate state business license in addition to registering your entity.
- Entities must file a biennial report (every two years) to stay in good standing.
Reading the Entity Detail Page
| Field | What it tells you |
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| Entity Number | The unique number the Division assigned to the entity when it registered. |
| Entity Name | The registered legal name of the business. |
| Status | The entity's current standing, such as Good Standing or Active, or a delinquent or revoked status if it has fallen behind. |
| Entity Type | The structure of the entity: LLC, Corporation, Limited Partnership, LLP, nonprofit, and so on. |
| Home State / Country | Where a foreign entity was originally formed before registering in Alaska. |
| Formation / Registration Date | The date the entity was formed in Alaska, or the date a foreign entity registered to do business there. |
| Registered Agent | The name and Alaska address of the agent designated to receive legal documents. |
| Officials | Names, addresses, and roles of members, managers, officers, and directors. For many LLCs, each member's ownership percentage is shown, which is more detail than most states publish. |
| NAICS Code | The North American Industry Classification System code describing the entity's line of business. |
| Next Biennial Report Due | The date the entity's next two-year report is due to keep it in good standing. |
Two official references help you stay compliant:
How to View and Download a Company's Filings
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Open the entity’s detail page
Search by name or entity number and click the entity to reach its record.
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Find the filed documents
The detail record links to the entity’s filings, such as its formation paperwork, amendments, and biennial reports.
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View or print the records
Filed documents can be opened online. Searching and viewing are free, and the full corporations dataset is available to download.
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Need an official certificate?
Order a Certificate of Compliance (Alaska’s proof of good standing) from the Division for a fee when a bank, court, or contract requires it. The free search results are not certified.
Biennial reports: Alaska entities file a report every two years (not annually), due January 2. Domestic LLCs and corporations pay $100; foreign entities pay $200. Miss it and the entity can be marked delinquent and eventually dissolved. Alaska also requires a separate state business license ↗.
Alaska Business Search - Common Questions
Is the Alaska business entity search free?
Yes. Searching the corporations database and viewing entity records is free, and you can also download the full corporations dataset from the Data Downloads menu.
What is the difference between "Starts With" and "Contains"?
"Starts With" matches names that begin with your text. "Contains" finds your text anywhere in the name, which casts a wider net when you are not sure of the exact opening words.
How do I find a company's owners in Alaska?
The Officials section of the detail page lists members, managers, officers, and directors. For many LLCs it also shows each member's ownership percentage, which is more than most states make public.
Does Alaska require an annual report?
No. Alaska uses a biennial report filed every two years, due January 2. Domestic LLCs and corporations pay $100; foreign entities pay $200, with higher amounts if filed late.
Do I need an Alaska business license too?
Yes. Alaska requires a state business license in addition to registering your entity, and it is searchable through the same CBPL system.
A name looks available in Alaska. Does that mean I can use it?
Not necessarily. State availability does not clear a name against federal trademarks. Run a USPTO trademark screen and check domain and social-handle availability before committing.