Run by the Secretary of State. It covers LLCs, corporations, nonprofits, and partnerships across the Commonwealth.
Kentucky Secretary of State | Business Entity Search
The Kentucky Secretary of State publishes business records in its Online Business Database, where anyone can look up a Commonwealth entity for free. The record runs deep — status, registered agent, officers, directors, and a full activity history with document images.
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What the Kentucky Business Search Covers
Each profile lists status, incorporation date, registered agent, initial directors, current officers, and a complete activity history.
Searching and viewing document images is free and open to the public.
How to Search by Business Name
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Open the Kentucky business organization search
Go to the Secretary of State's Online Business Database search, or use the direct link below. It is free and public.
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Search by organization name or number
Enter the organization name or its number. Partial names work, so start broad and narrow from the results.
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Read the results
Results show matching organizations with their status. Click a name to open its full profile.
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Review the entity profile
The profile shows status, date of incorporation, registered agent and address, initial directors, current officers, and the principal office.
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Open the activity history
A complete filing and activity history is listed, with links to document images you can view.
Ready to try it? Open the official business database and run your query.
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Organization Name
Search by full or partial organization name. The most common starting point.
Open this search ↗Organization Number
Go straight to one record using the entity's organization number.
Open this search ↗Registered Agent
The registered agent and address appear on each entity profile.
Open this search ↗Document Images
Open the activity history to view document images for the entity's filings.
Open this search ↗Rules That Make Your Search Work
- Search by organization name (full or partial) or by organization number.
- The profile includes initial directors and current officers from the most recent annual report.
- A complete activity history links to document images you can view.
- Searching and viewing records is free.
- From the results you can also file amendments and registered agent changes.
- All Kentucky entities file an annual report by June 30 each year.
Reading the Entity Detail Page
| Field | What it tells you |
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| Organization Number | The number the Secretary of State assigned to the entity. |
| Organization Name | The registered legal name of the business. |
| Status | Whether the entity is in Good Standing or another condition. |
| Entity Type | The structure, such as a Domestic or Foreign LLC, Corporation, or Nonprofit. |
| Date of Incorporation | The date the entity was formed in Kentucky or registered as a foreign entity. |
| Registered Agent | The name and Kentucky address of the agent designated to receive legal documents. |
| Officers / Directors | Initial directors and current officers, drawn from the most recent annual report. |
| Principal Office | The entity's principal business address as most recently reported. |
| Activity History | A complete filing history with links to document images. |
Two official references help you go further:
How to View and Download a Company's Filings
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Open the entity’s profile
Search by organization name or number and open the profile.
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Open the activity history
The profile lists a complete activity history with links to document images.
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View the document images
Open any filing image directly from the activity history. Viewing is free.
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File the annual report
From the record you can file the annual report, amendments, and registered agent changes.
Annual report: Every Kentucky entity files an annual report by June 30 each year, with a $15 fee. Reports can be filed any time from January 1 through June 30.
Kentucky Business Search - Common Questions
Is the Kentucky business search free?
Yes. The Online Business Database is free to search, and you can view document images from the activity history.
What information does a Kentucky record include?
A profile shows status, date of incorporation, registered agent, initial directors, current officers, principal office, and a complete activity history.
Does Kentucky require an annual report?
Yes. Every Kentucky entity files an annual report by June 30 each year, with a $15 filing fee. Reports can be filed any time from January 1 to June 30.
Can I file changes through the search?
Yes. From the search results you can file amendments, change an address or registered agent, and perform related functions.
Where do I see a company's officers?
The entity profile lists initial directors and current officers from the most recent annual report.
A name is available in Kentucky. 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.