Delaware Division of Corporations Business Search
In Delaware, business entities are handled by the Division of Corporations (not a "Secretary of State business search" per se). Its free General Information Name Search lets you look up any Delaware LLC or corporation and check name availability. Note: Delaware limits data-mining and repeated automated searches. Bastion forms a Delaware LLC from anywhere for $349 + state fee.
Search Delaware business entities
Official source: Delaware Division of Corporations — General Information Name Search — free, no account needed.
How the Division of Corporations search works
Search by Entity Name or File Number. The free search returns the entity name, file number and current status (good standing, cancelled, void, etc.). Full details — officers, history, certified copies — require a paid "status / certificate" order from the Division.
Delaware's site explicitly prohibits excessive automated searches, so use the tool for genuine lookups rather than bulk scraping.
Checking a name before you form
Delaware will reject your formation if your chosen name is already in use or too similar. Search first, then file.
Why people choose Delaware
Delaware is the investor and VC standard: the Court of Chancery, well-developed corporate case law, and prestige that helps when raising money or doing M&A.
Forming in Delaware? Bastion handles it for $349 + state fee — EIN, registered agent, bank help.
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FAQs
How do I search Delaware business entities?
Use the Delaware Division of Corporations General Information Name Search at icis.corp.delaware.gov. Search by entity name or file number. Basic information is free; certified status or full history requires a paid order.
Is the Delaware business search free?
Yes, the basic name and file-number search is free. Detailed certificates of status and certified copies require a paid request through the Division of Corporations.
How do I check if an LLC name is available in Delaware?
Search your desired name in the Division of Corporations database. If no active entity matches and the name is distinguishable under Delaware rules, it is likely available. Bastion confirms availability with the state before filing.