New York Business License Lookup

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The New York Secretary of State is the primary custodian of important state records. If a New York Business License is registered, you can look it up with the New York Secretary of State online search tool. A new Business License needs to be registered with the Secretary of State.

Another responsibility of the Secretary of State is the dissolution of businesses that are no longer active.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 York Business License: New York Secretary of State

After finding the Business License you are after, you can see data about it. Usually, information such as the following is available.

  • Registered Name
  • New York Registration Number
  • Current Status
  • Business License Address
  • Registered Agent in New York
  • Agent Address
  • New York Phone Number

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