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Every Business License needs to be registered with the local Secretary of State. Business registrations in Virginia are the responsibility of the Virginia Secretary of State. Information on a Business License in Virginia can be located by the Virginia 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Another responsibility of the Secretary of State is the dissolution of businesses that are no longer active.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 Business License: Virginia Secretary of State

When you find the Business License, several pieces of information are typically available.

  • Official Name
  • Business License Identification Number
  • Standing in Business License
  • Address
  • Registered Agent
  • Agent Contact Address
  • Phone Number

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