Start an Entity in WV

West Virginia corporation search by Find-a-Company

August 29, 2026 by Roy D. Knaus

Businesses wishing to operate in West Virginia need to be registered with the Secretary of State. You can find out about an Entity in West Virginia at the West Virginia Secretary of State search page. Business registrations in West Virginia are the responsibility of the West Virginia Secretary of State.

The West Virginia Secretary of State also handles dissolution.

Here is what I use to find an up-to-date link to locate a West Virginia Entity: West Virginia Secretary of State

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

  • Official Name of Entity
  • Registration Number
  • Status
  • Address in West Virginia
  • West Virginia Agent of Service for Entity
  • Agent Contact Address
  • Number to Contact Entity

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