How to Apply for an NJ LLC

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September 9, 2026 by Roy D. Knaus

All companies need to be registered with the local Secretary of State. You can find out about an LLC in New Jersey at the New Jersey Secretary of State search page. The Secretary of State of New Jersey is the primary custodian of important state records such as business registrations.

Another responsibility of the New Jersey Secretary of State is the dissolution of businesses that are no longer active.

Here's where I go to find the latest link to locate a New Jersey LLC: New Jersey Secretary of State

After finding the LLC you are searching for, information about it is listed, often including the following.

  • Name
  • New Jersey Registration Number
  • Status
  • Address in New Jersey
  • New Jersey Registered Agent
  • Registered Agent Contact Address
  • Telephone Contact

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New Jersey Resources

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