For best results, please enter both your DL/ID and last four digits of your social security number. If you do not have a DL/ID and social security number, please contact your county elections office or the California Secretary of State at elections@sos.ca.gov or phone: (800) 345-8683. This tool allows users to search for business entities in California by name or file number. This database contains the records of every entity that has registered its intent to do business in California (including those formed in another state). The identification number assigned to a business entity by the California Secretary of State at the time of registration. A corporation entity number is a 7 digit number with a C at the beginning. If you do not have a California driver license or California identification card, you can still use this form to apply to register to vote. However, you will need to take additional steps to complete your voter registration. Advanced © 2026 CA Secretary of State The Secretary of State's office is comprised of nearly 500 people who are dedicated to making government more transparent and accessible in the areas of elections, business, political campaigning, legislative advocacy, and historical treasures. The California Secretary of State’s Business Programs Division has made improvements to the entity numbering system. Newly registered Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), and Limited Partnerships (LP) will now utilize a 12-character ID that starts with the letter “B”. First-time users: To file a document or place an order online, click the Account Access Guide button below for instructions on how to create a secure online account, log in and access your entity's online record OR watch our 2-minute instructional video within the Video Resources Library on the Secretary of State’s bizfile webpage. Customer Alerts: Get the latest information about confirmed scams against Californians and businesses in the State of California, and what you can do if you have been a victim of a scam. Get the current processing dates for Business Entities and determine which method of submission meets your needs. View the California Secretary of State’s career opportunities on the CalCareers website and apply today.