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Illinois corporation search by Find-a-Company

The Illinois Secretary of State handles records and business registrations. Information about a Company in Illinois can be obtained by searching with the Illinois Secretary of State. To start a Company, you need to register it with the Illinois Secretary of State.

The Secretary of State also handles dissolution.


Here's a site to get the latest link for finding a Company in Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State

When you have your result, there will usually be several pieces of information about the Company.

  • Registered Name
  • Corporate Number
  • Registration Status
  • Company Address
  • Illinois Agent of Service for Company
  • Agent Contact Address
  • Number to Contact Company

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