Terms of use
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What this site provides
EntityFinder provides free access to public business entity records and reference material about them. The information is provided as is, for general information, and without warranty of any kind.
A search result is not an approval
A result showing that a name does not appear on a register means it was not found at the time of the search. It does not mean a state will accept a filing under that name. States apply their own comparison rules and may refuse a name that is confusingly similar to an existing one. Only the state can decide, and it decides when it reviews the filing.
Accuracy and timing
Register data changes constantly. Where we hold a copy it is refreshed nightly; where we query a state system the answer is as current as that system. Fees, processing times and filing requirements are published by the states and change without notice. Verify anything that matters against the official source, which is linked on every page.
Not legal or professional advice
Nothing here is legal, tax or professional advice, and using this site creates no professional relationship. Whether a particular name is safe to use is a question for an attorney, particularly where trademarks are involved.
Trademark information
The federal trademark check reports registrations on file that exactly match a searched name. It is not a trademark clearance search. It does not consider class of goods and services, common law rights, pending applications or similar-but-not-identical marks, any of which can matter more than an exact match.
Affiliate relationships
Some outbound links are affiliate links and we may be paid if you use one. This is disclosed in the privacy policy and does not affect search results.
No affiliation with government
EntityFinder is operated by TrueScope LLC. It is not a government agency, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any Secretary of State or equivalent office, and state seals shown on these pages identify the office that holds a register rather than indicating any connection to it.
Contact
Questions about these terms, or about anything on the site, go to admin@entityfinder.us.