Idaho (ID) Secretary of State (SOS) LLC & Business Search

A business search can be carried out on the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office website which enables you to find key details about businesses that have been registered in Idaho. The Idaho business search database can be searched in a few different ways which include:

• Business name
• File number
• Registered agent name

Search by business name

The Idaho business search database can searched by business name and can be narrowed down by starts with or contains as well as the filing date range.

The search results produce a list of businesses that match your criteria in their database and this includes information such as business name, business type, file number, status, filing date and agent.

The businesses in the list can be viewed in more detail by clicking on the form info column that is colored in blue. The business details displayed include:

• Filing type
• Status
• Formed in place
• Term of duration
• Principal address
• Mailing address
• Initial filing date
• View history

Search by file number

Their database can also be searched by file number if you know what the business’ file number is.

The results of the search should produce a list with only one business listed with the details including business name, business type, status, filing date and agent. Further details about the business can viewed by clicking on the form info column that is colored in blue. Information includes addresses and history as well as further information as listed above in search by business name.

Search by registered agent name

You can also search the Idaho business database by the agent’s name by selecting search by registered agent and entering the name in the search box. You can also narrow down the search by selecting either starts with or contains and adding a filing date range.

The search results include all businesses that match the search perimeters and detail the business name, file number, business type, file number, status, filing date and agent.

You can find more details about the businesses by clicking on the business name in the form info column colored in blue. Additional information includes addresses and history as well as further information as listed above in search by business name.

Contact details

Website: https://sosbiz.idaho.gov/

Phone: (208) 334-2301

Address: 450 N. 4^th Street, Boise, ID 83702 (office address), PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0080 (mailing address)

Hours: Monday-Friday 8.00am-5.00pm

Email: business@sos.idaho.gov

How to register a business in Idaho?

If you are wanting to register your business in Idaho, you should follow the below steps:

1. Choose your business name and check that it is suitable and available by doing a search on the Idaho Secretary of State website.
2. Decide what business legal structure your business will have.
3. Register your business with the Idaho Secretary of State before you start operating.
4. Register with state agencies if you will have employees or make retail sales.
5. Apply for a business license if needed.

How much does an Idaho business entity search cost?

The Idaho Secretary of State does not charge for business entity searches on their website.

How can I get a business license in Idaho?

There are no statewide business licenses as business licenses are issued by the local city clerk’s offices. Not all cities require business licenses so you are best contacting your local city clerk’s office to see what business licenses apply, you can check the list of city clerk’s offices for contact details. The cost of business licenses can start at as little as $20 in some cities but can be much higher in others.