How to Look Up an LLC in Arizona (2026)
You can look up an LLC in Arizona for free. Use the Business Center, the state's official online search tool for LLC and corporation records.
The Arizona Corporation Commission replaced its old eCorp system with the Business Center on January 12, 2026. If you bookmarked the old eCorp link, it now redirects you straight to the new portal.
This guide covers every way to search Arizona's business database. It also covers how to reach the Commission if the online search doesn't answer your question.
Quick Summary
- The Arizona Corporation Commission runs the state's only official LLC search tool, the Arizona Business Center.
- You can search by entity name, entity ID number, statutory agent name or the name of a principal.
- The Arizona Business Center replaced the old eCorp portal in January 2026, so bookmarked eCorp links still work.
How to Look Up an LLC in Arizona
Arizona keeps its LLC and corporation records in one place. That's the Business Center run by the Corporation Commission. The table shows the four ways to search it.
| Search Method | What to Enter | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Entity name | The business name, full or partial | General lookups and name checks |
| Entity ID number | The Arizona entity or file number | An exact match when you already have the ID |
| Statutory agent name | The agent's name | Finding every entity tied to one agent |
| Principal name | The officer, member, or manager's name | Finding entities tied to one person |
1. Search by Name or Entity ID
Type the LLC's name into the Business Center's search bar and run the search. This is the quickest way to check whether a name is already taken before you start an Arizona LLC.
If you already have the entity ID, sometimes called the file number, enter it for an exact match instead. Arizona assigns this number when an LLC first registers. It appears on formation documents and any correspondence from the Commission.
2. Search by Statutory Agent Name
Search by statutory agent name to pull up the entities tied to one agent. Arizona requires each LLC to keep a statutory agent with a physical in-state address, not a P.O. box, so the state can deliver legal notices. If you're comparing registered agent services in Arizona, this search shows you which companies a provider represents.
You can also call the Corporations Division at 602-542-3026 or email answers@azcc.gov [1]. That's a status check without the portal.
3. Search by Principal Name
Search by principal name to find LLCs tied to one officer, member or manager. This works well if you know who runs a company but not its exact legal name. It also works if you want to see other businesses registered to the same person.
What You'll See on the Results Page
Open any result and you'll see the entity name, its type and status, the entity ID and the formation date. It also lists the statutory agent's name, address and filing history.
That's the same information no matter which of the four search methods gets you there. Pick whichever one you already have a starting point for.
Reasons to Search Before You File
A search before you file protects you in a few concrete ways, from avoiding a rejected filing to catching a business that isn't in good standing:
- Avoid a rejected filing: Arizona won't register a name that's too close to one already on file. A quick search saves you a second filing fee.
- Confirm good standing: a search shows whether an LLC is active. Check status before you sign a contract, extend credit or take a job from it.
- Check before you close one down: if you're winding up an Arizona LLC, search first. Confirm its current status and statutory agent match your records. See our guide to dissolving an LLC in Arizona for the next steps.
This same search process works in every state, including Arizona. See our guide to looking up an LLC if you need to check a business registered somewhere else.
Don't skip this step. Building a brand around a name that's already taken costs far more to fix later. So does signing a deal with an LLC that isn't in good standing. Either mistake costs more than five minutes of searching now.
FAQs
How Much Does It Cost to Look Up an Arizona LLC Name?
It costs $0 to look up an Arizona LLC name on the Arizona Business Center. Copies of documents run $0.50 a page if you order them from the Corporation Commission.
Is My Intended LLC Name Available in Arizona?
Yes, you can check by searching the name on the Arizona Business Center. If no exact or close match shows up as active, the name is likely available to register.
How Do I Know if an Arizona LLC Is in Good Standing?
You know an Arizona LLC is in good standing by searching its name or entity ID on the Arizona Business Center. Good standing shows as an active status with no flags on the entity's record.
How Can I Get Copies of Documents Related to an LLC?
You can get copies of documents related to an LLC by contacting the Corporation Commission's Corporations Division directly, or by ordering them online through the Arizona Business Center. Copies cost $0.50 a page.
How Do I Find Out if My LLC Is Active in Arizona?
You find out if your LLC is active in Arizona by searching its name or entity ID on the Arizona Business Center and reading the status field on its entity page. A status other than active means the entity is not currently in good standing.
How Can I Contact the Arizona Corporation Commission?
You can contact the Arizona Corporation Commission's Corporations Division by phone at 602-542-3026, toll-free in-state at 1-800-345-5819, or by email at answers@azcc.gov.
References:
- https://www.azcc.gov/corporations/fee-and-payment-info
Thanks for the clear breakdown. My state charges $300 for the report, and I didn’t realize the importance of paying on time.