How to search Vermont records
- Search by business name or business ID.
- Open "Filing History" to read annual reports.
- Trade names are registered with the Secretary of State and appear in search.
Open the official Vermont search
Vermont SOS, corporation and LLC search
Vermont Secretary of State Business Search
The Vermont Secretary of State business search is run by the Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division through its Business Search. Related queries such as "Vermont 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.
Vermont Entity Search
An entity search of the Vermont 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 Vermont expects an annual report yearly, a lapsed filing usually shows up as a status change before the entity is dissolved.
Vermont Corporation Search
A corporation search uses the same index as LLCs, so filter by entity type if the name is common. Searches typed as "Vermont Secretary of State corporations 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.
Vermont LLC Lookup
Run the Vermont LLC lookup with the exact name, then note the business ID. Forming a Vermont LLC costs $155 and the annual report is $45. 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.
Vermont Business Name Search
A Vermont business name search shows names already on file, not names the state will accept. Vermont lets you hold a name for 120 days for $20. The name claim guide lists the checks to run before you file, including trademarks and DBA names.
Reports tied to the fiscal year
Vermont ties its annual report to the fiscal year end, so calendar-year LLCs file by March 31. A missed report leads to termination after notice. Vermont requires a registered agent with a Vermont address.
Vermont filing facts
| Record number | Business ID |
|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $155. Articles of Organization. |
| Recurring filing | Annual report, $45, yearly |
| Due | Within three months after the fiscal year ends |
| Name reservation | $20 for 120 days |
| Agency phone | 802-828-2386 |
What a Vermont LLC costs in its first three years
First recurring filing assumed in year 2; state charges only.
| Year | Formation | Recurring filing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $155 | $0 | $155 |
| Year 2 | $0 | $45 | $45 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $45 | $45 |
| Three-year state total | $245 | ||
A captive insurance capital
Vermont is one of the largest homes for captive insurance companies, which explains the many insurance holding companies in its records. Trade names are registered with the Secretary of State; see DBA. Vermont is reported to let account holders download its register free; see data downloads by state.
Captive insurers and holding companies
Vermont's many captive insurance companies are licensed by the Department of Financial Regulation as well as registered with the Secretary of State. For an insurance-related company, check both.
How Vermont compares with its neighbors
| State | LLC filing | Yearly upkeep | Report cycle | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $155 | $45 | Yearly | $20 |
| New Hampshire | $100 | $100 | Yearly | $15 |
| Maine | $175 | $85 | Yearly | $20 |
| New York | $200 | $4.50 | Every 2 years | $20 |
Before you rely on a Vermont result
- An entity that misses its annual report is terminated after notice.
- Vermont requires an LLC to name a registered agent with a Vermont address.
Bulk Vermont business data
Free full register. Free bulk download after creating an account on the business filing portal.
Searching beyond Vermont
Registries next to Vermont: New Hampshire business search, Maine business search, New York business search.
Vermont business search questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Vermont?
The state filing fee is $155. Articles of Organization. Keeping the LLC on file then averages $45 a year in state fees.
When is the Vermont annual report due?
Vermont calls it the annual report. It costs $45, it is filed yearly, and it is due within three months after the fiscal year ends.
Can I reserve a business name in Vermont?
Yes. A name reservation costs $20 and holds the name for 120 days.
When is the Vermont annual report due?
Within three months after the fiscal year ends, which is March 31 for calendar-year entities.
Is the Vermont business entity search free?
Yes. Searching the Business Search costs nothing. The Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division charges only for certified copies and certificates of good standing.
Who keeps business records in Vermont?
The Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division. Its business line is 802-828-2386, and its free search is the Business Search.
What number identifies a business in Vermont?
Vermont 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 Vermont businesses?
Yes. Vermont publishes its full business register free. Free bulk download after creating an account on the business filing portal.
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