Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Division

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The Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Division allows you to search and access information on Business Registration and Annual Reporting. The Ohio Business Gateway  provides Electronic Filing services and information on Starting a Business.  In order to register a new corporation, visit the New Business Registration Walkthrough. You may search Uniform Commercial Code filings or login to file UCC documents online through the Secretary of State.

 

Corporations: The Business Services Division & the Ohio Business Gateway offer Business Registration instructions, forms & fees, certificate ordering & validation, and the ability to electronically file certain forms. (Forms & Fees & FAQ's)

 

Ÿ         Ohio Electronic Filings

Ÿ         New Business Registration Walkthrough

Ÿ         Electronic Filing Services Login

Ÿ         Obtain/Validate a Certificate of Good Standing

 

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Operates a filing and retrieval center for UCC financing statements at the state level. You may Access UCC Filings and Searches from here. (UCC Home & Forms & Fees)

 

Ÿ         File UCC Documents Online

Ÿ         UCC Searches Online

 

Trademarks: Registers trademarks, service marks & trade names to distinguish goods, services or businesses from those of another.

 

Ÿ         Trademark/Service Marks Home

 

Search Engines:

 

Ÿ         Search Business Filings

Ÿ         Name Availability Search