How to search New Hampshire records
- Search QuickStart by business name, business ID, or registered agent.
- Trade names are registered with the state and appear in the same search.
- Open "Filing History" to download annual reports.
Open the official New Hampshire search
New Hampshire SOS, corporation and LLC search
New Hampshire Secretary of State Business Search
The New Hampshire Secretary of State business search is run by the New Hampshire Department of State, Corporation Division through its QuickStart Business Search. Related queries such as "NH SOS 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.
New Hampshire Entity Search
An entity search of the New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire expects an annual report yearly, a lapsed filing usually shows up as a status change before the entity is dissolved.
New Hampshire Corporation Search
A corporation search uses the same index as LLCs, so filter by entity type if the name is common. Searches typed as "NH corporation 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.
New Hampshire LLC Search
Run the New Hampshire LLC search with the exact name, then note the business ID. Forming a New Hampshire LLC costs $100 and the annual report is $100. 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.
New Hampshire Business Name Search
A New Hampshire business name search shows names already on file, not names the state will accept. New Hampshire lets you hold a name for 120 days for $15. The name claim guide lists the checks to run before you file, including trademarks and DBA names. New Hampshire trade names are registered with the Department of State and show up in QuickStart.
NH SOS Quickstart
QuickStart is the New Hampshire Department of State's online system for business searches and filings. For other checks, see the business verification checklist.
QuickStart for search and filing
New Hampshire handles business search and filing in its QuickStart portal. Trade names are registered with the state and appear in the same search, so you can check legal and brand names together. Annual reports cost $100 and are due April 1.
New Hampshire filing facts
| Record number | Business ID |
|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $100. Certificate of Formation. |
| Recurring filing | Annual report, $100, yearly |
| Due | April 1 |
| Name reservation | $15 for 120 days |
| Agency phone | 603-271-3246 |
What a New Hampshire LLC costs in its first three years
First recurring filing assumed in year 2; state charges only.
| Year | Formation | Recurring filing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Year 2 | $0 | $100 | $100 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $100 | $100 |
| Three-year state total | $300 | ||
No sales tax, but business taxes apply
New Hampshire has no general sales tax and no tax on wages, but it does tax business profits and enterprise value above thresholds set by the Department of Revenue Administration. Entities formed in December get a first-report exception worth checking before you file. New Hampshire does not sell its register in bulk; see data downloads by state. Before choosing a name, follow claiming a business name.
Reading a New Hampshire record
QuickStart shows the business ID, status, registered agent and filing history, with annual reports available to download. Because trade names are in the same search, you can quickly see whether a brand belongs to a registered entity or to an individual operating under a trade name.
How New Hampshire compares with its neighbors
| State | LLC filing | Yearly upkeep | Report cycle | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $100 | $100 | Yearly | $15 |
| Maine | $175 | $85 | Yearly | $20 |
| Vermont | $155 | $45 | Yearly | $20 |
| Massachusetts | $500 | $500 | Yearly | $30 |
Before you rely on a New Hampshire result
- Annual reports are due April 1 each year, and a late fee applies afterward.
- New Hampshire business profits and enterprise taxes apply above revenue thresholds set by the Department of Revenue Administration.
Bulk New Hampshire business data
Not offered.
Searching beyond New Hampshire
Registries next to New Hampshire: Maine business search, Vermont business search, Massachusetts business search.
New Hampshire business search questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Hampshire?
The state filing fee is $100. Certificate of Formation. Keeping the LLC on file then averages $100 a year in state fees.
When is the New Hampshire annual report due?
New Hampshire calls it the annual report. It costs $100, it is filed yearly, and it is due April 1.
Can I reserve a business name in New Hampshire?
Yes. A name reservation costs $15 and holds the name for 120 days.
When is the New Hampshire annual report due?
April 1 each year. The fee is $100.
Is the New Hampshire business entity search free?
Yes. Searching the QuickStart Business Search costs nothing. The New Hampshire Department of State, Corporation Division charges only for certified copies and certificates of good standing.
Who keeps business records in New Hampshire?
The New Hampshire Department of State, Corporation Division. Its business line is 603-271-3246, and its free search is the QuickStart Business Search.
What number identifies a business in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire businesses?
No bulk download is offered. Individual records can still be searched for free.
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