Run by the Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services. It covers entities, trade names, and trade/service marks.
New Jersey Secretary of State | Business Entity Search
In New Jersey, business records are kept by the Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services (DORES), part of the Treasury. Its free name search confirms whether an entity exists, while the Business Records service adds lookups by principal, registered agent, or entity ID.
Business Name Availability Check
State of New Jersey
What the New Jersey Business Search Covers
The free search shows status and address; the Business Records service adds principal, registered agent, and entity ID lookups.
Browsing is free; detailed status reports carry a charge.
How to Search by Business Name
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Open the NJ business name search
Go to the Division of Revenue's Business Name Search, or use the direct link below. Browsing the database is free.
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Search by business name
Enter the business name to check status and the registered address. For more, the Business Records service also searches by principal name, registered agent, and entity ID.
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Read the results
Results show matching entities with their status and address. The database also covers trade names and trade/service marks.
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Review the entity information
You can see the entity's status and business addresses for free. A detailed status report carries a charge.
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Order a status report or documents
Through the Business Records service you can order a status report or copies of certificates, annual reports, and amendments.
Ready to try it? Open the official name search and run your query.
Search New Jersey businesses ↗All the Ways to Search New Jersey Records
Business Name
Free name search to confirm an entity exists and see its status and address.
Open this search ↗Principal Name
Through Business Records, search by an officer, director, or manager name.
Open this search ↗Registered Agent
Search by registered agent to find associated entities.
Open this search ↗Entity ID
Go straight to one record using the entity ID.
Open this search ↗Rules That Make Your Search Work
- The free Business Name Search confirms status and address.
- The Business Records service adds searches by principal, registered agent, and entity ID.
- The database also covers trade names and trade/service marks.
- Browsing is free; detailed status reports carry a charge.
- New Jersey business records are kept by DORES (Division of Revenue), not a Secretary of State.
- Entities file an annual report, due the last day of the anniversary month.
Reading the Entity Detail Page
| Field | What it tells you |
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| Entity ID | The identification number assigned to the entity by the Division of Revenue. |
| Business Name | The registered legal name of the business. |
| Status | Whether the entity is Active or in another condition. |
| Entity Type | The structure, such as a Domestic or Foreign LLC, Corporation, or nonprofit. |
| Business Address | The entity's registered business address. |
| Registered Agent | The agent designated to receive legal documents (via the Business Records service). |
| Formation / Registration Date | The date the entity was formed in New Jersey or registered as a foreign entity. |
| Status Report (paid) | A detailed standing report, available for a fee through the Business Records service. |
Two official references help you go further:
How to View and Download a Company's Filings
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Open the free name search
Confirm the entity exists and check its status and address.
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Switch to Business Records
Use the Business Records service for principal, registered agent, and entity ID searches.
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Order a status report
Order a detailed status report or copies of filings for a fee.
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File the annual report
File the annual report through the state portal to keep the entity active.
Annual report: New Jersey entities file an annual report due the last day of the anniversary month each year. The free search confirms status; a paid status report gives the full standing detail.
New Jersey Business Search - Common Questions
Is the New Jersey business search free?
The Business Name Search is free for confirming status and address. Detailed status reports carry a charge through the Business Records service.
Does New Jersey have a Secretary of State for businesses?
Business registration records are kept by the Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services (DORES) within the Treasury, not the Secretary of State.
Can I search by owner or registered agent?
Yes, through the Business Records service, which adds searches by principal name, registered agent, and entity ID.
Does New Jersey require an annual report?
Yes. New Jersey entities file an annual report, due the last day of the anniversary month, through the state portal.
How do I order copies of filings?
Use the Business Records service to order a status report or copies of certificates, annual reports, and amendments.
A name is available in New Jersey. 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.