How to search Indiana records
- Search INBiz by business name, Business ID, or registered agent; you can also search by principal name.
- Results show the "Report Due Date" so you can see when the next biennial report is expected.
- Order certificates of existence directly from the record page.
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Indiana SOS, corporation and LLC search
Indiana SOS Business Search
The Indiana SOS business search is run by the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division through its INBiz Business Search. Related queries such as "Indiana Secretary of State business search" reach the same free database. Search by name first, then reopen the record by its business ID so you are reading one exact entity. The step-by-step instructions above walk through the screens.
Business Entity Report Indiana
An entity search of the Indiana business registry returns every registered type at once: domestic and foreign LLCs, corporations, partnerships and nonprofits. Read the status first, then the formation date and the registered agent. Because Indiana expects a Business entity report every 2 years, a lapsed filing usually shows up as a status change before the entity is dissolved.
Indiana Corporation Search
A corporation search uses the same index as LLCs, so filter by entity type if the name is common. Searches typed as "Indiana corp search" land here too. The record shows whether it is a for-profit corporation or a nonprofit, and the entity types guide explains how each one appears. Corporations are formed by filing articles of incorporation, so the formation date on the record is the date those articles took effect.
Indiana LLC Search
Run the Indiana LLC search with the exact name, then note the business ID. Forming an Indiana LLC costs $95 and the Business entity report is $31. Whether members appear depends on the filings; our LLC lookup guide covers what the state shows, and the business owner lookup covers what it does not. A state record never shows an EIN; use the EIN lookup for that.
Indiana Business Name Search
An Indiana business name search shows names already on file, not names the state will accept. Indiana lets you hold a name for 120 days for $10 (online price). The name claim guide lists the checks to run before you file, including trademarks and DBA names.
Indiana Business License Search
An Indiana entity record is not a business license. Licenses come from the state board for a regulated trade or from the city or county where the business operates, so check those separately. The business verification checklist lists which official records to pull and in what order.
Indiana UCC Search
UCC financing statements against Indiana businesses are filed with the Secretary of State. A filing shows a lender's claim on the company's assets, and it must be searched under the exact legal name on the entity record. The UCC lien search guide explains how to read one.
Indiana Tax ID Lookup
An Indiana tax ID can mean the federal EIN from the IRS or a state account number from the Indiana tax agency for sales or payroll tax. Neither appears in the business entity record. The EIN lookup covers the federal number; the state tax agency confirms its own accounts.
INBiz handles search, filing and certificates
Indiana runs its whole business lifecycle through INBiz: name searches, formations, the business entity report, and certificates of existence. The search lets you look up a company by name, Business ID, registered agent or principal, which helps when you know an owner but not the company name.
Indiana filing facts
| Record number | Business ID |
|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $95. Online Articles of Organization ($100 by mail). |
| Recurring filing | Business entity report, $31, every 2 years |
| Due | End of the anniversary month, every two years. $50 if filed by mail. |
| Name reservation | $10 for 120 days. Online price. |
| Agency phone | 317-232-6576 |
What an Indiana LLC costs in its first three years
First recurring filing assumed in year 3; state charges only.
| Year | Formation | Recurring filing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $95 | $0 | $95 |
| Year 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $31 | $31 |
| Three-year state total | $126 | ||
A biennial report that is cheaper online
Indiana entities file a business entity report every two years, due by the end of the anniversary month. Filing online costs $31; by mail it is $50, so there is little reason to use paper. A missed report leads to administrative dissolution, followed by a reinstatement window. Indiana sells its full database in bulk, at $8,000 one time or $9,500 with monthly updates under the fee analysis published by the Secretary of State, which is among the official prices collected in data downloads by state. For an LLC in a neighboring state, start from the LLC lookup guide.
Searching by principal
Indiana lets you search by a principal's name. That is helpful when a contractor gives you a personal name rather than a company name: search the person, find the entity they are associated with, then confirm its Business ID and status before you sign. INBiz also issues certificates of existence online when a bank or landlord asks for proof.
How Indiana compares with its neighbors
| State | LLC filing | Yearly upkeep | Report cycle | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $95 | $15.50 | Every 2 years | $10 |
| Illinois | $150 | $75 | Yearly | $25 |
| Ohio | $99 | $0 | None | $39 |
| Michigan | $50 | $25 | Yearly | $25 |
Before you rely on an Indiana result
- An entity that skips the business entity report is administratively dissolved, then has a reinstatement window.
- Indiana assumed business names are filed with the Secretary of State for LLCs and corporations.
Bulk Indiana business data
Sold by the state. $8,000 one time; $9,500 with monthly updates; $500 per monthly update. Monthly new-filings report from $35. Official source
Searching beyond Indiana
Registries next to Indiana: Illinois business search, Ohio business search, Michigan business search.
Indiana business search questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Indiana?
The state filing fee is $95. Online Articles of Organization ($100 by mail). Keeping the LLC on file then averages $15.50 a year in state fees.
When is the Indiana annual report due?
Indiana calls it the business entity report. It costs $31, it is filed every 2 years, and it is due end of the anniversary month, every two years. $50 if filed by mail.
Can I reserve a business name in Indiana?
Yes. A name reservation costs $10 and holds the name for 120 days. Online price.
How much is the Indiana business entity report?
$31 online or $50 by mail, filed every two years by the end of the anniversary month.
Is the Indiana business entity search free?
Yes. Searching the INBiz Business Search costs nothing. The Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division charges only for certified copies and certificates of good standing.
Who keeps business records in Indiana?
The Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division. Its business line is 317-232-6576, and its free search is the INBiz Business Search.
What number identifies a business in Indiana?
Indiana assigns each entity a business ID. It is different from the federal EIN and from the number the same company holds in any other state, and searching by it returns exactly one record.
Can I download a list of all Indiana businesses?
Only by buying it. $8,000 one time; $9,500 with monthly updates; $500 per monthly update. Monthly new-filings report from $35.
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