Run by the Secretary of State’s Business Services Division. It covers LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits.
Mississippi Secretary of State | Business Entity Search
The Mississippi Secretary of State offers a free business search that goes beyond company names — you can also look an entity up by its business ID, by an officer or owner, or by registered agent, and open its full filing history.
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State of Mississippi
What the Mississippi Business Search Covers
Each record lists the business ID, status, formation date, registered agent, officers and directors, and filing history.
Searching is free; account holders can also file annual reports.
How to Search by Business Name
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Open the Mississippi business search
Go to the Secretary of State's business search at corp.sos.ms.gov, or use the direct link below. It is free.
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Choose how to search
Search by business name, business ID, officer (owner) name, or registered agent.
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Read the results
Results show matching entities with their status. Click an entity name to open its record.
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Review the entity record
The record shows the business ID, formation date, status, registered agent name and mailing address, and officers and directors.
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Open the filing history
Review the entity's filings, including annual reports and amendments.
Ready to try it? Open the official business search and run your query.
Search Mississippi businesses ↗All the Ways to Search Mississippi Records
Business Name
Search by company name. The most common starting point.
Open this search ↗Business ID
Go straight to one record using the entity's Mississippi business ID.
Open this search ↗Officer / Owner
Search by the name of an officer or owner to find their associated entities.
Open this search ↗Registered Agent
Find the entities tied to a particular registered agent.
Open this search ↗Rules That Make Your Search Work
- Search by business name, business ID, officer/owner name, or registered agent.
- Click the entity name in the results to open the full record.
- The record shows registered agent details with a complete mailing address.
- Searching is free.
- Account holders can log in to file annual reports or update registered agent details.
- Mississippi corporations and LLCs file an annual report by April 15 each year.
Reading the Entity Detail Page
| Field | What it tells you |
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| Business ID | The identification number the Secretary of State assigned to the entity. |
| Business 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. |
| Formation Date | The date the entity was formed in Mississippi or registered as a foreign entity. |
| Registered Agent | The name and complete mailing address of the agent designated to receive legal documents. |
| Officers / Directors | The officers and directors associated with the entity. |
| Filing History | A list of the entity's filings, including annual reports. |
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, business ID, officer, or agent and open the record.
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Open the filing history
Review the entity’s filings, including annual reports and amendments.
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View the documents
Open the filings directly from the record. Searching and viewing are free.
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File or update online
Log in to the Secretary of State to file an annual report or update registered agent details.
Annual report: Mississippi corporations and LLCs file an annual report by April 15 each year to maintain active status.
Mississippi Business Search - Common Questions
Is the Mississippi business search free?
Yes. The Secretary of State business search is free to use.
Can I search by an owner's name?
Yes. Mississippi lets you search by officer or owner name, as well as by business name, business ID, and registered agent.
Does Mississippi require an annual report?
Yes. Corporations and LLCs file an annual report by April 15 each year to keep active status.
How do I update my registered agent?
Log into your Secretary of State account to file annual reports or update registered agent details.
How do I find a company's registered agent?
The registered agent's name and complete mailing address appear on the entity record.
A name is available in Mississippi. 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.