You can find your New Hampshire business entity information through the New Hampshire Secretary of State's official NH QuickStart Business Entity Search. This free database provides immediate access to the key details you need for compliance and business transactions.
Below, we'll walk you through exactly how to search the New Hampshire database, where to find each piece of information, and what format each data point takes in New Hampshire's system.
| Information Required | Where to Find It | What It Looks Like | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity Name | New Hampshire business search results | "Granite Tech Solutions LLC" | Use the exact legal name as registered |
| Entity Type | Business entity details page | LLC, Corporation, PLLC, etc. | Must match New Hampshire designation |
| Entity Number | Certificate or details page | 123456 or 7890123 | Also called: Business ID, Charter Number |
| Formation Date | Certificate or details page | MM/DD/YYYY | Date filed with the New Hampshire Secretary of State |
Go to the NH QuickStart Business Search portal and select your search type using the radio buttons: Business Name (most common), Business ID, Filing Number, or Registered Agent.
For business name searches, choose your matching criteria from "Starts With," "Exact Match," "Contains," or "All Words." New Hampshire's system is not case-sensitive but considers punctuation and special characters, so "Smith-Jones Consulting" yields different results than "Smith Jones Consulting."
For best results, use your complete legal name as registered and avoid including designators like "LLC" or "Inc." unless you want hyper-specific results.
After entering your search term and completing the CAPTCHA verification, click your entity name in the results to view complete details, including your entity number, formation date, registered agent information, and complete filing history.
Your New Hampshire entity number, officially called your "Business ID," is 6-7 digits (such as 123456 or 7890123) and was assigned by the New Hampshire Secretary of State when your entity was formed.
1. New Hampshire business search (fastest method)
2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation
3. Annual reports and state correspondence
The Business ID remains constant throughout your entity's life, even if you change the business name, registered agent, or other details.
This number is essential for all New Hampshire Secretary of State filings, annual reports, and official correspondence.
New Hampshire recognizes multiple business entity types, listed exactly as shown in your business search results and formation documents.
1. New Hampshire business search (most accessible)
2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation
New Hampshire's system displays entity types clearly in both search results and detailed views, making verification straightforward for compliance and onboarding purposes.
Your formation date (when the New Hampshire Secretary of State officially filed and approved your business entity) appears in New Hampshire business search results and on your Certificate of Formation/Incorporation.
1. New Hampshire business search (easiest access)
2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation
3. Annual report confirmations
New Hampshire's formation date and effective date are usually the same, since most filings take effect immediately upon acceptance by the state.
However, if you specified a delayed effective date when filing, you should use your effective date (the date your LLC legally comes into existence) for most compliance and onboarding purposes.
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