How to look up Utah business entity information

All Utah business entity information, including entity name, type, number, and formation date, is available through the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code business search portal. This free online database provides prompt access to the key details you need for onboarding, compliance, or business transactions.

This guide will walk you through exactly how to search the Utah database, where to find each piece of information, and what format each data point takes in Utah's system.

Summary table: Finding your Utah entity information

How to search for Utah business entities

Access the Utah business entity search to look up any registered business by name, entity number, or registered agent name (executive name search requires a $3 fee).

While Utah's system supports partial matches, using your complete legal name as registered ensures you get precise results. You can visually review business type and status in the returned results, but you cannot filter by these parameters in advance.

Click the entity name in the results to access complete details, including registration date, principal address, and registered agent information.

What you'll see in search results

• Legal entity name (exact spelling and punctuation)
• Entity type (LLC, Corporation, DBA, Partnership, Non-profit, etc.)
• Entity Number (numeric format)
• Status (Active, Expired, Delinquent, Withdrawn)
• Registration date
• City and State

How to find your entity number in Utah

Your Utah entity number, officially called your "Entity Number," follows a numeric format and was assigned by the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code when your entity was formed.

Where to locate your Utah entity number

1. Utah business search (fastest method)

• Located: Prominently displayed in search results and on the entity details page
• Labeled as: "Entity Number"
• Format: Numeric (e.g., 1234567)

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• Usually at the top of the document
• May be labeled as "File Number" or "Entity Number"
• Stamped by the Division of Corporations

3. Annual reports and state correspondence

• Appears on all official Utah Division of Corporations documents
• Used as your account identifier for filings

Utah entity number format

• Format: Numeric sequence assigned by the state
• Example: 1234567
• Pattern note: Sequential numbering system based on filing order

How to find your entity type in Utah

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

Where to find your Utah entity type

1. Utah business search (most accessible)

• Displayed: Prominently in search results under entity information
• Listed as: "Entity Type"
• Shows specific Utah designations

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• At the top of your formation document
• May state "This is a [Entity Type]" or similar language
• Uses official legal terminology

3. Annual reports

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

How to find your formation date in Utah

Your formation date appears in Utah business search results and on your Certificate of Formation.

Where your Utah formation date appears

1. Utah business search (easiest access)

• Listed as: "Registration Date" or "Formation Date"
• Location: Displayed in search results and detailed entity information
• Updates in real-time as filings are processed

2. Certificate of Formation/Organization/Incorporation

• Top of the document
• May say "Filed on [date]" with official state stamp
• Sometimes includes both filing and effective dates

3. Annual report confirmations

• References original filing date
• Used to calculate annual report due dates

Formation date vs. effective date

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

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

For most Utah entities, the formation and effective dates are the same, since delayed effective dates are less common.

Next steps: Onboarding your entity to Discern

You've got what you need from Utah's system: business name, entity type, entity number, and formation date. Now get those details into Discern and let our platform handle annual reports, deadline tracking, registered agent coordination, and compliance management across all your jurisdictions.

Whether you're operating in Utah alone or managing entities coast to coast, Discern provides the compliance certainty that lets you focus on growing your business. Book a demo to get started.