The search function found on the Secretary of State’s website in Wyoming is a useful tool for individuals attempting to check the availability of a proposed operating name, or for individuals who would like to review the business details of a particular entity. The business entity search function can also be used to navigate filers to the portal through which they can submit their annual reports, a necessary filing measure for all businesses in the state. The tutorials found below will you instruct you on the processes of searching by business name or filing ID number.
How to Search by Name
Step 1- Start your search by navigating to this website. There you will be able to enter the name of a business into the provided field. You may also adjust the search parameters with the Starts With and Contains options before clicking Search.
Step 2- A list will be displayed on the following page containing the entities whose names resemble that of the one provided in the previous step. Scroll through the results until you’ve found the entity you would like to research and click on the name itself to review the business details.
Step 3- This last page will present you with the public information on the selected business. The data found on this page will include the filing history, registered agent information and the current business status. From here, you can perform another search or file your annual report.
How to Search by Filing ID
Step 1- Start by navigating to this website where you will be able to enter a filing ID number into the second available field. Click Search to continue.
Step 2- The only results displayed on the following page should be the entity represented by the filing ID number used to perform the search. Click on the business name to proceed.
Step 3- This last page will present you with the business entity’s primary address, filing history, registered agent information and all other details made available by the Secretary of State. From here, you may perform another search or file your annual report.
How to Search for Name Availability
Step 1- Searching for name availability begins by navigating to this website. Enter the proposed operating name into the entry field and click Search.
Step 2- The following page will provide you with a response as to the availability of the business name. If no results are displayed then the name will most likely be available.
