How to look up Wyoming business entity information

Wyoming business entity information (including entity name, type, number, and formation date) is available through the Wyoming Secretary of State's free business portal. The database provides immediate access to the essential details you need for onboarding, compliance tracking, or business transactions.

In this article, we'll show you exactly how to search Wyoming's database and where to find each piece of information.

Summary table: Finding your Wyoming entity information

How to search for Wyoming business entities

Navigate to Wyoming's business entity search to look up any registered business by name or Filing ID. The system requires no account creation and returns results immediately.

Enter your business name in the search field. Wyoming offers two matching options: "starts with" for precise searches when you know the exact beginning of the name, or "contains" for broader results that include your search term anywhere in the business name.

If you know your entity's Filing ID, enter it for immediate, exact results. Click any entity name or Filing ID in the results to view complete details, including formation date, registered agent information, and filing history.

What you'll see in search results

Search results display essential information in an organized table:

• Legal entity name (exact spelling and punctuation)
• Filing ID (Wyoming's unique identifier format)
• Entity type (LLC, Corporation, Partnership, etc.)
• Current status (Active, Inactive, Forfeited, Dissolved)
• Filed date (formation date)

How to find your entity number in Wyoming

Your Wyoming entity number, officially called your Filing ID, is assigned by the Wyoming Secretary of State when your entity is formed and is the unique identifier used in official state documents.

Where to locate your Wyoming Filing ID

1. Wyoming business search (fastest method)

• Located: Left column of search results as a clickable link
• Labeled as: "Filing ID"
• Format: 2023-001234567 or similar year-based numbering

2. Certificate of Organization/Incorporation

• Usually at the top of the document
• May be labeled as "File Number" or "Filing ID"
• Stamped with the Wyoming Secretary of State seal

3. Annual reports and state correspondence

• Appears on all official Wyoming Secretary of State documents
• Used as your account identifier for all state filings

Wyoming entity number format

Format: Year of formation plus sequential digits

• Example: 2023-001234567
• Pattern note: The formation year of a Wyoming entity cannot be determined solely from the first four digits of its Filing ID; this information should be confirmed via the official business record.

How to find your entity type in Wyoming

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

Where to find your Wyoming entity type

1. Wyoming business search (most accessible)

• Displayed: Prominently in search results under "Type" column
• Listed as: "Limited Liability Company," "Corporation," "Limited Partnership," etc.

2. Certificate of Organization/Incorporation

• At the top of your formation document
• States the specific entity type being formed
• Uses formal legal language matching Wyoming statutes

3. Annual reports

• Listed in entity information section
• Cannot be changed without formal amendment through the Secretary of State

How to find your formation date in Wyoming

Your formation date appears in Wyoming business search results and on your Certificate of Organization/Incorporation.

Where your Wyoming formation date appears

1. Wyoming business search

• Listed as: "Filed On" in the search results table
• Location: Right column of the results display
• Also appears as "Initial Filing" on the detailed entity page

2. Certificate of Organization/Incorporation

• Top of the document with state filing stamp
• Shows "Filed on [date]" with official Wyoming Secretary of State seal
• Represents the official date of legal entity creation

3. Annual report confirmations

• References original filing date
• Used to calculate annual report due dates based on formation anniversary

Formation date vs. effective date

Wyoming's formation date and effective date are typically the same. The state processes most filings with immediate effectiveness unless a future effective date is specifically requested, which is uncommon for standard business formations.

Onboarding your entity to Discern

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