How to look up Oklahoma business entity information

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

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

Summary table: Finding your Oklahoma entity information

How to search for Oklahoma business entities

Navigate to the Oklahoma Secretary of State website and click on Business Services, then select Business Entity Search. The portal offers multiple search options: you can search by entity name (no need to include designators like LLC or Inc.), the unique 10-digit filing number, registered agent name, or officer/director information.

For entity name searches, Oklahoma's system supports partial matches, so searching "Thunderbird" will return "Thunderbird Ventures LLC" and similar entities. However, using your complete legal name as registered ensures you get precise results and avoids confusion with similarly named businesses.

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

What you'll see in search results

Oklahoma's search results display comprehensive information immediately:

• Legal entity name (exact spelling and punctuation)
• Entity type (LLC, Corporation, LP, LLP, Not-for-profit Corporation, PLLC, etc.)
• Filing Number (10-digit format)
• Formation/registration date
• Current status (Active, Inactive, Dissolved, Withdrawn, etc.)
• Registered agent name and address
• Principal office address

How to find your entity number in Oklahoma

Your Oklahoma entity number, officially called your "Filing Number," follows the format 3512345678 (10 digits) and was assigned by the Oklahoma Secretary of State when your entity was formed.

Where to locate your Oklahoma filing number

1. Oklahoma business search (fastest method)

• Located: Prominently displayed in search results as a clickable link
• Labeled as: "Filing Number"
• Format: 3512345678 (10-digit sequence)

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• Usually at the top of the document
• May be labeled as "File Number"  or "Filing Number"
• Stamped by the Oklahoma Secretary of State when approved

3. Annual reports and state correspondence

• Appears on all official Oklahoma Secretary of State documents
• Used as your account identifier for ongoing filings
• Referenced in franchise tax and compliance correspondence

Oklahoma entity number format

• Format: 10 digits
• Example: 3512345678
• Pattern note: Sequential numbering system assigned chronologically by the Secretary of State

How to find your entity type in Oklahoma

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

Where to find your Oklahoma entity type

1. Oklahoma business search (most accessible)

• Displayed: Prominently in search results under entity information
• Listed as: "Entity Type"
• Shows designations like LLC, Corporation, PLLC, LP, LLP, Not-for-profit Corporation

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• At the top of your formation document
• States the specific entity type being formed
• Uses formal legal language consistent with Oklahoma statutes

3. Annual reports

• Listed in the entity information section
• Cannot be changed without a formal amendment filing

How to find your formation date in Oklahoma

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

Where your Oklahoma formation date appears

1. Oklahoma business search (easiest access)

• Listed as: "Formation Date" or "Registration Date"
• Location: Displayed in the main search results and the detailed entity information page
• Shows the official date your entity was approved and entered into state records

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• Top of the document with official state stamp
• May say "Filed on [date]" or "File Date: [date]"
• Includes the Oklahoma Secretary of State seal with the filing date

3. Annual report confirmations

• References original filing date
• Used to calculate annual report due dates and compliance requirements
• Appears on all ongoing state correspondence

Formation date vs. effective date

Oklahoma allows business entities to specify a delayed effective date of up to 90 days after filing. 

The formation date (shown in the business search and on your certificate) is when the Oklahoma Secretary of State processes your paperwork, but your entity may officially begin legal existence on the effective date you specify.

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