How to look up Alaska business entity information

You can find Alaska business entity information, including entity name, type, number, and formation date, through the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing business search portal. This online database provides immediate access to key details you need for onboarding, compliance, or business transactions.

This concise guide will walk you through exactly how to search the Alaska database, where to find each piece of information, and what format each data point takes in Alaska's system.

Summary table: Finding your Alaska entity information

How to search for Alaska business entities

Navigate to the Alaska Division of Corporations search portal and enter your business name in the search field. Alaska's system supports both "starts with" and "contains" filters, allowing you to search broadly for similar names or precisely for exact matches. Using your complete legal name as registered ensures the most accurate results.

Alaska's search tool offers multiple entry points: you can search by entity name for general lookups, by entity number if you have that specific identifier, or by registered agent name to find all businesses associated with a particular agent. The system is particularly user-friendly, with clear navigation and well-organized results that display key information upfront.

Click on your entity name or number in the results to access the detailed business profile, which includes comprehensive information about status, compliance history, registered agent details, and filing documents. 

Alaska's system notably provides extensive document access, allowing you to view and download many official filings directly from the portal without additional fees.

What you'll see in search results

• Legal entity name (exact spelling and punctuation)
• Entity type (LLC, Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, Business Trust, etc.)
• Entity Number (unique state identifier)
• Status (Active/Good Standing, Involuntarily Dissolved, Voluntarily Dissolved, Non-Compliant)
• Formation date and registration information

How to find your entity number in Alaska

Your Alaska entity number, officially called your "Entity Number," follows a numeric format and was assigned by the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing when your entity was formed.

Where to locate your Alaska entity number

1. Alaska business search (fastest method)

• Located: Prominently displayed in search results and at the top of entity details page
• Labeled as: "Entity Number"
• Format: Numeric sequence (typically 8 digits)

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• Usually at the top of the document
• May be labeled as "Entity Number" or "File Number"
• Stamped or printed by the Alaska Division of Corporations

3. Biennial reports and state correspondence

• Appears on all official Alaska Division of Corporations documents
• Used as your account identifier for state filings
• Referenced in compliance notifications and deadline reminders

Alaska entity number format

• Format: Numeric sequence, typically eight digits
• Example: 12345678
• Pattern note: Numbers are assigned sequentially based on filing order, with no specific year or entity type indicators

How to find your entity type in Alaska

Alaska recognizes multiple business entity types, listed exactly as shown in your business search results and formation documents.

Where to find your Alaska entity type

1. Alaska business search (most accessible)

• Displayed: Prominently in search results and on detail page under entity information
• Listed as: "Entity Type"
• Shows types such as LLC, Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• At the top of your formation document
• States the specific entity type being formed
• Uses formal legal terminology

3. Biennial reports

• Listed in entity information section
• Cannot be changed without formal amendment filing
• Maintains consistency across all state records

How to find your formation date in Alaska

Your formation date (when the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing officially filed and approved your business entity) appears in Alaska business search results and on your Certificate of Formation/Incorporation.

Where your Alaska formation date appears

1. Alaska business search (easiest access)

• Listed as: "Formation Date" or "Date Filed"
• Location: Displayed in the entity details page
• Shows the exact date the state processed your formation documents

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• Top of the document
• Shows "Filed on [date]" or similar language
• Stamped with Alaska Division of Corporations seal and processing date

Formation date vs. effective date

Alaska allows businesses to specify a future effective date when filing, creating two different dates:

• Formation date (file date): When the Alaska Division of Corporations processed your paperwork (use this one)
• Effective date: When your entity officially began operations (if you specified a later date)

For most Alaska entities, the formation date and effective date are identical since the state typically processes formations with immediate effectiveness unless otherwise specified.

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