How to look up Nevada business entity information

Nevada business entity information, including entity name, type, number, and formation date, is available through the Nevada Secretary of State's SilverFlume business search portal. This online database provides access to the key details you need for onboarding, compliance, or business transactions.

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

Summary table: Finding your Nevada entity information

How to search for Nevada business entities

Access the Nevada business entity search to look up any registered business by name, entity number, or registered agent.

While Nevada's system supports partial matches, using your complete legal name as registered ensures precise results. The platform also includes advanced filters for entity type and status, and allows you to search both business entities and trademarks simultaneously.

Click your entity name in the results to view complete details, including your entity number, formation date, registered agent information, and filing history. 

Nevada's system is particularly comprehensive, showing current officer details, some of which share information for corporations, and complete filing documentation, with access to certificates. However, full officer history and detailed ownership records may require a formal request.

What you'll see in search results

• Legal entity name (exact spelling and punctuation)
• Entity type (LLC, Corporation, LP, LLP, PLLC, Not-for-profit Corporation, etc.)
• NV Business ID (Nevada's unique identifier format)
• Formation/filing date
• Current status (Active, Dissolved, Revoked, etc.)
• Registered agent information

How to find your entity number in Nevada

Your Nevada entity number, officially called your "NV Business ID," follows a specific format and was assigned by the Nevada Secretary of State when your entity was formed.

Where to locate your Nevada entity number

1. Nevada business search (fastest method)

• Located: Prominently displayed in search results and at the top of entity details page
• Labeled as: "NV Business ID"
• Format: Typically includes "NV" prefix followed by year and sequential numbers

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• Usually at the top of the document
• Entity Number may be labeled as "NV Business ID" or "Entity Number"; "File Number" or "Document Number" are not standard labels for this identifier in Nevada.
• Stamped with the Nevada Secretary of State seal

3. Annual reports and state correspondence

• Appears on all official Nevada Secretary of State documents
• Used as your account identifier
• Referenced in compliance correspondence and annual list filings

Nevada entity number format

The Nevada Business Entity ID is a unique number assigned by the Secretary of State, and the formation year is listed separately in state records, not embedded within the ID itself.

How to find your entity type in Nevada

Nevada recognizes a broad spectrum of business entity types, listed exactly as shown in your business search results and formation documents.

Where to find your Nevada entity type

1. Nevada business search (most accessible)

• Displayed: Prominently in search results under "Entity Type" field
• Listed as: "Entity Type" or "Business Type"
• Shows full designation (Limited Liability Company, Corporation, etc.)

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• At the top of your formation document
• May state "Articles of Organization of [Entity Type]" or similar
• Uses formal legal language matching Nevada Revised Statutes

3. Annual reports

• Listed in entity information section
• Cannot be changed without formal amendment filing
• Appears on all Nevada Secretary of State correspondence

How to find your formation date in Nevada

Your formation date (when the Nevada Secretary of State officially filed and approved your business entity) appears in Nevada business search results and on your Certificate of Formation/Incorporation.

Where your Nevada formation date appears

1. Nevada business search (easiest access)

• Listed as: "Filing Date" or "Formation Date"
• Location: Displayed in both search results and detailed entity information
• Shows the exact date Nevada processed your formation documents

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• Top of the document with the official state seal
• May say "Filed on [date]" or "File Date: [date]"
• Sometimes stamped with the Nevada Secretary of State processing date

3. Annual report confirmations

• References original filing date
• Used to calculate annual report due dates
• Appears in the filing history section of the SilverFlume portal

Formation date vs. effective date

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

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

Most Nevada entities have identical formation and effective dates, but if they differ, always use the formation date for onboarding and compliance purposes.

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