You can find your Nebraska business entity information, including entity name, type, number, and formation date, through the Nebraska Secretary of State business search portal. This free online database provides access to key details you need for onboarding, compliance, or business transactions.
In this article, we'll walk you through exactly how to search the Nebraska database, where to find each piece of information, and what format each data point takes in Nebraska's system.
Summary table: Finding your Nebraska entity information
| Information Required |
Where to Find It |
What It Looks Like |
Notes |
| Entity Name |
Nebraska business search results |
"Cornhusker Enterprises LLC" |
Use the exact legal name as registered |
| Entity Type |
Business entity details page |
LLC, Corporation, Partnership, etc. |
Must match Nebraska designation |
| Entity Number |
Certificate or details page |
12345678 |
Also called: SOS Account Number |
| Formation Date |
Certificate or details page |
MM/DD/YYYY |
Date filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State |
How to search for Nebraska business entities
Navigate to the Nebraska Business Search portal and choose your preferred search method, such as searching by name or account number, and then refine your search using options like 'Name Starts With,' 'Name Keyword Search,' 'Name Sounds Like,' or 'Name Exact Match.'
Enter your business name in the search field, complete the captcha verification, and click "Perform Search." While Nebraska's system supports partial matches, using your complete legal name as registered ensures you get precise results. The search is not case sensitive, so "CORNHUSKER ENTERPRISES" and "cornhusker enterprises" return identical results.
Click on the "Details" button next to your entity name in the results to view complete information, including your SOS account number, formation date, registered agent details, and filing history.
What you'll see in search results
- Legal entity name (exact spelling and punctuation)
- Entity type (LLC, Corporation, Partnership, etc.)
- SOS Account Number (Nebraska's unique entity identifier)
- Status (Active, Inactive, Dissolved) in the initial results, with principal office address and registered agent information available upon viewing the full entity record.
How to find your entity number in Nebraska
Your Nebraska entity number, officially called your "SOS Account Number," follows a numeric format and was assigned by the Nebraska Secretary of State when your entity was formed.
Where to locate your Nebraska SOS Account Number
1. Nebraska business search (fastest method)
- Located: Prominently displayed in search results and at the top of the entity details page
- Labeled as: "SOS Account Number"
- Format: Numeric identifier (e.g., 1234567890)
2. Certificate of Organization/Incorporation
- Usually at the top of the document
- Typically labeled as "Account Number"
- Stamped by the Nebraska Secretary of State upon filing
3. Annual reports and state correspondence
- Appears on Nebraska Secretary of State business documents
- Used as your account identifier for biennial reports
- Referenced in all state filing confirmations
Nebraska entity number format
- Format: Numeric sequence
- Example: 1234567890
- Usage note: This number serves as the permanent identifier for all state filings and database searches
How to find your entity type in Nebraska
Nebraska recognizes multiple business entity types, listed exactly as shown in your business search results and formation documents.
Where to find your Nebraska entity type
1. Nebraska business search (most accessible)
- Displayed: Clearly shown in search results under "Entity Type"
- Listed as: "LLC," "Corporation," "Partnership," etc.
2. Certificate of Organization/Incorporation
- At the top of your formation document
- May state "This is a Limited Liability Company" or similar designation
- Uses Nebraska's official entity type classifications
3. Biennial reports
- Listed in entity information section
- Cannot be changed without formal amendment filing
How to find your formation date in Nebraska
Your formation date (when the Nebraska Secretary of State officially filed and approved your business entity) appears in Nebraska business search results and on your Certificate of Organization or Articles of Incorporation.
Where your Nebraska formation date appears
1. Nebraska business search (easiest access)
- Listed as: "Date Filed"
- Location: Displayed in the entity details page
- Shows the official filing date with Nebraska
2. Certificate of Organization/Incorporation
- Top of the document with Nebraska Secretary of State filing stamp
- May say "Filed on [date]" or "Date Filed: [date]"
- Includes official state seal and filing confirmation
3. Biennial report confirmations
- References original filing date
- Used to calculate biennial report due dates (typically due April 1 of odd-numbered years for LLCs)
Formation date vs. effective date
Nebraska allows businesses to specify a future effective date when filing, creating two different dates:
- Formation date (file date): When the Nebraska Secretary of State processed your paperwork (use this one)
- Effective date: When your entity officially began operations (if you specified a later date)
Most Nebraska entities have the same formation and effective dates, since delayed effective dates are less common.
Next steps: Onboarding your entity to Discern
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