Run by the Secretary of State’s Corporations Division. It covers corporations, LLCs, and nonprofits.
Vermont Secretary of State | Business Entity Search
The Vermont Secretary of State offers a flexible, free business search through its BizFilings system. You can look a company up by name, ID, agent, officer, industry, address, or even a phonetic (sounds-like) match.
Business Name Availability Check
State of Vermont
What the Vermont Business Search Covers
Each record lists the ID, entity type, status, formation date, registered office, and complete filing history.
Searching is free, with flexible options including a phonetic match.
How to Search by Business Name
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Open the Vermont business search
Go to the Corporations Division's BizFilings business search, or use the direct link below. It is free.
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Choose how to search
Search by name, ID, agent, officer, industry, address, or a phonetic (sounds-like) match.
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Read the results
Results show the entity name, ID number, type, status, and formation date. Click an entity to open its detail.
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Review the entity detail
The detail shows the formation date, registered office, current status, and complete filing history.
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File the annual report
Active for-profit corporations and LLCs can file the annual report online.
Ready to try it? Open the official BizFilings search and run your query.
Search Vermont businesses ↗All the Ways to Search Vermont Records
Name / ID
Search by business name or ID number. The most common starting point.
Open this search ↗Agent / Officer
Search by registered agent or officer name to find associated entities.
Open this search ↗Industry / Address
Search by industry or address for local or sector research.
Open this search ↗Phonetic Match
Use a sounds-like match to catch similarly spelled names.
Open this search ↗Rules That Make Your Search Work
- Search by name, ID, agent, officer, industry, address, or phonetic match.
- The phonetic option catches names that sound similar to your query.
- Results include the entity name, ID, type, status, and formation date.
- Searching is free.
- Each record links to the complete filing history.
- LLCs file an annual report within 3 months after fiscal year end; corporations within 2.5 months.
Reading the Entity Detail Page
| Field | What it tells you |
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| ID Number | The identification number the Secretary of State assigned to the entity. |
| Entity Name | The registered legal name of the business. |
| Entity Type | The structure, such as a Domestic or Foreign LLC, Corporation, or Nonprofit. |
| Status | Whether the entity is Active or in another condition. |
| Formation Date | The date the entity was formed in Vermont or registered as a foreign entity. |
| Registered Office / Agent | The registered office and agent designated to receive legal documents. |
| Principal Address | The entity's principal business address as most recently reported. |
| Filing History | A complete 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 detail
Search by name, ID, agent, or officer and open the detail.
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Open the filing history
Review the entity’s complete filing history, including annual reports.
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View the documents
Open the filings directly from the record. Searching and viewing are free.
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File the annual report
Active corporations and LLCs can file the annual report online.
Annual report: Vermont LLCs file within 3 months after the fiscal year ends; corporations within 2.5 months. Active entities can file online.
Vermont Business Search - Common Questions
Is the Vermont business search free?
Yes. The BizFilings business search is free to use.
What is the phonetic search?
It is a sounds-like matching option that catches names spelled differently from your query — useful when you are unsure of the spelling.
Can I search by industry?
Yes. Vermont lets you search by industry and address, in addition to name, ID, agent, and officer.
Does Vermont require an annual report?
Yes. LLCs file within 3 months after fiscal year end, and corporations within 2.5 months. Active entities can file online.
How do I find a company's registered agent?
The registered office and agent appear on the entity detail, and you can also search by agent.
A name is available in Vermont. 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.