Business Registration
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The N.C. Secretary of State’s online search tools are designed for interactive, real-time use by individuals and businesses.
- Automated or scripted searches may degrade system performance and are not permitted.
- For bulk access to public data, please use our Data Subscription Services.
What We Do
The duty of the Secretary of State is to ensure uniform compliance with the statutes governing the creation of business entities, record the information required to be kept as a public record, and provide that information to the public. The Business Registration Division acts in an administrative capacity only and cannot give legal advice.
Contact Business Registration
Mailing Address
Regular Mail
Regular Mail
North Carolina Secretary of State
Business Registration
Post Office Box 29622
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0622
Business Registration
Post Office Box 29622
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0622
Street Address
Overnight Mail
Overnight Mail
North Carolina Secretary of State
Business Registration
2 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2903
Business Registration
2 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2903
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