All Arizona business entity information, including entity name, type, number, and formation date, is available through the Arizona Corporation Commission's eCorp business search portal. This free online database provides immediate access to the key details you need for onboarding, compliance, or business transactions.

Here, we'll walk you through exactly how to search the Arizona database, where to find each piece of information, and what format each data point takes in Arizona's system.

Summary table: Finding your Arizona entity information

How to search for Arizona business entities

Go to the Arizona eCorp Business Search portal and enter your business name in the search field. While Arizona's system supports partial matches (searching "Acme" will return "Acme Industries, LLC"), using your complete legal name as registered ensures you get precise results. Click your entity name in the results to view complete details, including your entity number and formation date.

Arizona's portal allows searching by entity name, statutory agent name, principal name, or entity ID. You can also filter results by entity type (domestic, foreign, LLC, corporation), status (active, inactive), and county. The system searches one field at a time, so you'll need separate searches if you want to cross-reference multiple criteria.

What you'll see in search results

• Legal entity name (exact spelling and punctuation)

• Entity type (LLC, Corporation, LP, LLP, Nonprofit Corporation, etc.)

• Entity ID (6-9 digit format)

• Formation/file date

• Current status (Active, Inactive, Dissolved, Revoked)

• Statutory agent information

• County of registration

How to find your entity number in Arizona

Your Arizona entity number, officially called your "Entity ID," is 6-9 digits and assigned by the Arizona Corporation Commission when your entity was formed.

Where to locate your Arizona entity number

1. Arizona eCorp search

• Located: Top of entity details page and in search results

• Labeled as: "Entity ID"

• Format: 23142512 (typically 6-9 digits)

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• Usually at the top of the document

• May be labeled as "File Number," or "Entity ID"

3. Annual reports and state correspondence

• Appears on all official Arizona Corporation Commission documents

• Used as your account identifier

Arizona entity number format

• Format: 6-9 digits (no prefix for most entities)

• Example: 23142512 or 197583924

• Pattern note: Sequential numbering system; older LLCs may occasionally show "L-" as a prefix, but modern practice is numeric only

How to find your entity type in Arizona

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

Where to find your Arizona entity type

1. Arizona eCorp search (most accessible)

• Displayed: Prominently in search results and on the detail page under "Entity Type"

• Listed as: "Limited Liability Company," "Corporation," "Limited Partnership," etc.

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• At the top of your formation document

• May state "Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company" or similar

3. Annual reports

• Listed in the entity information section

• Cannot be changed without formal amendment

How to find your formation date in Arizona

Your formation date (when the Arizona Corporation Commission officially filed and approved your business entity) appears in Arizona eCorp search results and on your Certificate of Formation/Incorporation.

Where your Arizona formation date appears

1. Arizona eCorp search (easiest access)

• Listed as: "Date of Incorporation" or "Formation Date"

• Location: Entity details page and visible in search results

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• Top of the document

• May say "Filed on [date]" or "Date Filed: [date]"

• Sometimes stamped with the Arizona Corporation Commission seal and date

3. Annual report confirmations

• References original filing date

• Used to calculate annual report due dates

Formation date vs. effective date

In Arizona, the effective date for a business entity can be delayed by specifying a future date (up to 90 days after filing), so the formation date and effective date are not always the same.

Next steps: Onboarding your entity to Discern

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