Run by the Secretary of State’s Corporations Division. It covers LLCs, corporations, and partnerships.
New Hampshire Secretary of State | Business Entity Search
The New Hampshire Secretary of State publishes business records through its QuickStart portal. Anyone can search the public records by name, ID, filing number, or registered agent — and view annual reports straight from the entity's record.
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State of New Hampshire
What the New Hampshire QuickStart Search Covers
Each record lists the business ID, type, status, home state, registered agent, principal office, and annual report links.
Searching is public; filing requires a free QuickStart registration.
How to Search by Business Name
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Open the QuickStart business search
Go to the QuickStart Business Record Search, or use the direct link below. Searching is public and needs no account.
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Choose how to search
Search by Business Name, Business ID, Filing Number, or Registered Agent. Refine with Starts With, Exact Match, Contains, or All Words.
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Read the results table
Results show the business name, business ID, home state, any previous name, business type, principal office, registered agent, and status.
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Open the entity record
Click an entity to open its record, where you can also view the annual report link.
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Order certificates if needed
Request certified copies, annual reports, or a Certificate of Good Standing through the QuickStart portal.
Ready to try it? Open the official QuickStart search and run your query.
Search New Hampshire businesses ↗All the Ways to Search New Hampshire Records
Business Name
Search by name with Starts With, Exact Match, Contains, or All Words. The most common starting point.
Open this search ↗Business ID
Go straight to one record using the New Hampshire business ID.
Open this search ↗Filing Number
Look up a record by a specific filing number.
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, filing number, or registered agent.
- Refine with Starts With, Exact Match, Contains, or All Words.
- The results table shows home state, previous name, business type, and registered agent.
- Searching is public and needs no account; filing requires a free QuickStart registration.
- You can view annual reports directly from the entity record.
- New Hampshire entities file an annual report by April 1 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, with any previous name shown. |
| Business Type | The structure, such as a Domestic or Foreign LLC, Corporation, or Nonprofit. |
| Status | Whether the entity is in Good Standing or another condition. |
| Home State | The state where a foreign entity was originally formed. |
| Principal Office Address | The entity's principal business address as most recently reported. |
| Registered Agent | The name and New Hampshire address of the agent designated to receive legal documents. |
| Annual Report | A link to view the entity's annual report from the record. |
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, or filing number and open the record.
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View the annual report
Use the annual report link on the record to view the entity’s report.
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Order documents
Request certified copies, annual reports, or a Certificate of Good Standing through QuickStart.
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Register to file
Create a free QuickStart account to file an annual report or other documents.
Annual report: New Hampshire entities file an annual report by April 1 each year. You can view past reports directly from the entity record.
New Hampshire Business Search - Common Questions
Is the New Hampshire business search free?
Yes. The QuickStart Business Record Search is public and needs no account. Filing requires a free QuickStart registration.
How do I narrow a name search?
Refine with Starts With, Exact Match, Contains, or All Words to control how the name matches.
Does New Hampshire require an annual report?
Yes. New Hampshire entities file an annual report by April 1 each year, and you can view past reports from the entity record.
How do I get a Certificate of Good Standing?
Request certified copies, annual reports, or a Certificate of Good Standing through the QuickStart portal or by contacting the Secretary of State.
How do I find a company's registered agent?
The registered agent appears in the results table and on the entity record, and you can search by registered agent directly.
A name is available in New Hampshire. 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.