The Michigan Secretary of State’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) provides an online Business Entity Search tool. This tool allows users to access basic file information for businesses registered in Michigan. The database is directly connected to LARA’s records, offering immediate online access to public entity details.
How to Perform a Business Entity Search in Michigan
1. Visit the Michigan LARA Business Entity Search Tool
Start your search by visiting the official LARA Business Entity Search page:
2. Select the Preferred Search Type
The LARA search tool provides multiple options for running a query. Begin by selecting the appropriate radio button for your search type, such as searching by name or keyword.
Enter the Michigan entity’s name or a related keyword in the search box. Use the drop-down menu to specify how the keyword should appear in the business name (e.g., contains, starts with).
Once the details are entered, click the Search button to proceed.
3. Review the Search Results
Search results will appear in a table format on a new page. The table will display multiple Michigan businesses that match your search criteria, along with key details:
- Entity Name
- ID Number
- Address
Click on the name of the business entity to view its detailed information.
4. View Detailed Michigan Business Information
The detailed business entity page will display information divided into several sections:
Business Overview:
- ID Number
- Entity Name
- Entity Type
- Date of Incorporation
- Purpose
- Status (e.g., active, dissolved)
- Most Recent Annual Report
- Officers Listed in the Most Recent Annual Report
Registered Agent Information:
- Resident Agent Name
- Street Address
- City, State, and Zip Code
- Registered Office Mailing Address
Stock Information (if applicable):
- Total Authorized Shares
- Written Consent Information
If the business operates under assumed names, you can view those by selecting the corresponding button.
