New York business license lookup & entity search
The official places to search registered businesses and verify licenses in New York. Entity records live with the New York Department of State Corporation & Business Entity Database; license verification runs through the licensing agencies below. We link to the official portals only, so what you see is the state's own record.
Statewide general business license in New York:Not required. Full requirements, agency, and renewal timing in the New York business license guide.
Official New York lookups
Business entity search
New York Department of State Corporation & Business Entity Database
Corporations, LLCs, and LPs with status, DOS ID, and service-of-process address.
Open the official entity search ↗License verification
DOS licensing services
Occupational licenses issued by the Department of State, from real estate to security.
Open the official lookup ↗How to verify a New York business end to end
- Search the exact legal name (or registration number) in the entity search and confirm the status shows active or in good standing.
- Match the registered name against the name on the contract or invoice; a different trade name should trace back to the same registered entity.
- Verify any trade or professional license in the licensing agency's own lookup, including status and expiration, not just that a number exists.
- For storefront or location-based work, confirm the local business license with the city or county clerk; it will not appear in statewide searches.
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Registry links point to official government portals and open in a new tab. Portals occasionally move; if a link lands on the agency's home page, use its search or licensing menu. Informational, not legal advice.