Run by the Secretary of State. It covers LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits.
Minnesota Secretary of State | Business Entity Search
The Minnesota Secretary of State offers a free business search where anyone can look up a registered entity by name, file number, or registered agent. A click opens the full record — status, filing history, and agent details — and the state's annual renewal is free.
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State of Minnesota
What the Minnesota Business Search Covers
Each record lists the file number, filing date, status, entity type, registered agent, principal address, and complete filing history.
There are no charges for a business search, and the annual renewal is free too.
How to Search by Business Name
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Open the Minnesota business search
Go to the Secretary of State's Business Search, or use the direct link below. The search is free.
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Choose a search type
Search by Business Name, File Number, or Registered Agent Name, then enter your term and click Search.
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Read the results
Results show matching businesses with their status. Click Details to open the full record.
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Review the entity record
The record shows the file number, filing date, status (active or inactive), entity type, registered agent, principal address, and complete filing history.
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Open the filing history
Review the entity's filings, including annual renewals and amendments.
Ready to try it? Open the official business search and run your query.
Search Minnesota businesses ↗All the Ways to Search Minnesota Records
Business Name
Search by company name. The most common starting point.
Open this search ↗File Number
Go straight to one record using the entity's Minnesota file number.
Open this search ↗Registered Agent Name
Find the entities tied to a particular registered agent.
Open this search ↗Filing History
From the Details view, review the entity's filings, including annual renewals.
Open this search ↗Rules That Make Your Search Work
- Search by business name, file number, or registered agent name.
- Click Details in the results to open the full record.
- Searching is free — there are no charges for a business search.
- The record shows whether the entity is active or inactive.
- Minnesota's annual renewal is free for entities in good standing.
- Miss the December 31 renewal and the entity becomes "Statutorily Dissolved" — though it can be reinstated.
Reading the Entity Detail Page
| Field | What it tells you |
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| File Number | The number the Secretary of State assigned to the entity. |
| Business Name | The registered legal name of the business. |
| Status | Whether the entity is Active, Inactive, or Statutorily Dissolved. |
| Entity Type | The structure, such as a Domestic or Foreign LLC, Corporation, or LP. |
| Filing / Formation Date | The date the entity was formed in Minnesota or registered as a foreign entity. |
| Registered Agent | The name and Minnesota address of the agent designated to receive legal documents, where one is listed. |
| Principal Address | The entity's principal business address as most recently reported. |
| Filing History | A complete list of the entity's filings, including annual renewals. |
Two official references help you go further:
How to View and Download a Company's Filings
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Open the entity’s record
Search by name, file number, or registered agent and click Details to open the record.
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Open the filing history
Review the entity’s filings, including annual renewals and amendments.
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Confirm the status
Check whether the entity is active or statutorily dissolved before relying on the record.
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File the free annual renewal
Start the annual renewal from the search — it is free for entities in good standing.
Annual renewal: Minnesota entities renew by December 31 each year, free of charge. Miss it and the entity is marked Statutorily Dissolved, though it can be reinstated.
Minnesota Business Search - Common Questions
Is the Minnesota business search free?
Yes. There are no charges for conducting a business search on the Secretary of State's website.
How do I open the full record?
Click Details next to an entity in the results to view its full public information and filing history.
Does Minnesota require an annual renewal?
Yes, by December 31 each year, and it is free for entities in good standing. The search is also where you start an annual renewal.
What does "Statutorily Dissolved" mean?
It means the entity missed its annual renewal by December 31. It can be retroactively reinstated by filing current renewals and paying any fees.
Can I search by registered agent?
Yes. Registered Agent Name is one of the three search types, alongside business name and file number.
A name is available in Minnesota. 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.