How to search Utah records
- Search by business name or entity number.
- Check the "Renew By" date on the record.
- Use the principal search when you need every business tied to one person.
Utah SOS, corporation and LLC search
Utah Secretary of State Business Search
Utah does not keep its business register in a Secretary of State office. People who type "Utah Secretary of State business search" are looking for the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and its Business Search. It is free to search by name or entity number, and the step-by-step instructions above walk through it.
Utah Entity Search
An entity search of the Utah 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 Utah expects an annual renewal yearly, a lapsed filing usually shows up as a status change before the entity is dissolved.
Utah Corporation Search
A corporation search uses the same index as LLCs, so filter by entity type if the name is common. Searches typed as "Utah company 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.
Utah LLC Search
Run the Utah LLC search with the exact name, then note the entity number. Forming a Utah LLC costs $59 and the annual renewal is $18. 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.
Utah Business Name Search
A Utah business name search shows names already on file, not names the state will accept. Utah lets you hold a name for 120 days for $22. The name claim guide lists the checks to run before you file, including trademarks and DBA names.
Utah Business License Search
A Utah 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.
Utah Tax ID Lookup
A Utah tax ID can mean the federal EIN from the IRS or a state account number from the Utah 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.
Commerce department filings
Utah business filings are handled by the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code inside the Department of Commerce. Formation costs $59, and the annual renewal costs only $18, among the lowest recurring fees in the country. The renewal opens 60 days before the anniversary month.
Utah filing facts
| Record number | Entity number |
|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $59. Certificate of Organization. |
| Recurring filing | Annual renewal, $18, yearly |
| Due | Anniversary month |
| Name reservation | $22 for 120 days |
| Agency phone | 801-530-4849 |
What an Utah LLC costs in its first three years
First recurring filing assumed in year 2; state charges only.
| Year | Formation | Recurring filing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59 | $0 | $59 |
| Year 2 | $0 | $18 | $18 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $18 | $18 |
| Three-year state total | $95 | ||
Delinquent, then expired
A Utah entity that misses renewal turns delinquent and is later expired if not reinstated. DBAs are filed with the Division; see DBA. The search lets you look up by principal, useful for finding every business tied to one person. Utah sells data at $125 a year plus a cent per record, as listed in data downloads by state.
Searching by principal in Utah
Utah's principal search finds every business tied to one person, useful for vetting a contractor who uses several company names. Confirm the renew-by date on each record to see whether it is current.
How Utah compares with its neighbors
| State | LLC filing | Yearly upkeep | Report cycle | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $59 | $18 | Yearly | $22 |
| Colorado | $35 | $25 | Yearly | $25 |
| Nevada | $425 | $350 | Yearly | $25 |
| Arizona | $50 | $0 | None | $10 |
Before you rely on an Utah result
- Utah DBAs are filed with the Division of Corporations.
- An entity that misses renewal becomes delinquent and is then expired if not reinstated.
Bulk Utah business data
Sold by the state. $125 per year plus $0.01 per record.
Searching beyond Utah
Registries next to Utah: Colorado business search, Nevada business search, Arizona business search.
Utah business search questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Utah?
The state filing fee is $59. Certificate of Organization. Keeping the LLC on file then averages $18 a year in state fees.
When is the Utah annual report due?
Utah calls it the annual renewal. It costs $18, it is filed yearly, and it is due anniversary month.
Can I reserve a business name in Utah?
Yes. A name reservation costs $22 and holds the name for 120 days.
How much is the Utah annual renewal?
$18, filed in the anniversary month. The window opens 60 days earlier.
Is the Utah business entity search free?
Yes. Searching the Business Search costs nothing. The Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code charges only for certified copies and certificates of good standing.
Who keeps business records in Utah?
The Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. Its business line is 801-530-4849, and its free search is the Business Search.
What number identifies a business in Utah?
Utah assigns each entity an entity number. 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 Utah businesses?
Only by buying it. $125 per year plus $0.01 per record.
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