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Corporate Records Application Version 08.21.2003 General Name Search - Free Search It allows a search of entities by name or by number (This is assigned by Bureau Staff when entity is accepted) Searching by name provides a list of entities whose name starts with the search name entered Users can click on any entity in the list displayed to get more detailed information about the selected entity Searching by entity number will provide details on the single entity number entered Corporation records searched may not indicate filings filed within the previous one to two business days Old Name Search - Free Search It allows search of an entity by its old name (old names are the changed names of the entity) This search provides a list of entities whose old name starts with the search name entered More details (including the current name of the entity)can be viewed by clicking on the entity number in the display Corporation records searched may not indicate filings filed within the previous one to two business days Orphan Name Search - Free Search It allows a name search on nonprofit corporations whose records were registered at the county level and have been transferred to the Department of State Users can click on the name of the entity to get more detailed information regarding that particular nonprofit corporation Corporation records searched may not indicate filings filed within the previous one to two business days Business Lists The Corporation Bureau provides a monthly listing of newly formed corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, fictitious names, etc. To find out how to order and get an estimate on the cost of a printed list, please contact the bureau at (717) 787-1057. Home | Site Map | View as Text Only Copyright © 2002 Pennsylvania Department of State. All Rights Reserved. Commonwealth of PA Privacy Statement