What entity statuses should bridge lenders watch for in New York?

Active/Good Standing means the entity can legally transact business. Suspended, Forfeited, Revoked, or Dissolved statuses indicate the entity cannot legally hold title or sign loan documents — these are hard stops for any bridge loan. Re-instatement is sometimes possible but adds time and risk.

What data is available from the New York Division of Corporations?

Entity name. DOS ID. Formation date. Status. County. Process address. All free, no account required for basic searches.

What are the common New York SOS gotchas for lenders?

New York's online database shows less information than most states. You won't see officer names, member names, or annual filing status online. New York requires LLCs to publish articles of organization in two newspapers within 120 days of formation. Non-compliance can result in suspension. See the full guide for the rest.

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New York Secretary of State Entity Search

Q: How do I look up an LLC or corporation in New York?

Use Division of Corporations (https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/corp_public/CORPSEARCH.ENTITY_SEARCH_ENTRY). Free, real-time results. Search by entity name to confirm the entity exists, view its current status, formation date, registered agent, and filing history. Real-time.

How bridge lenders verify an LLC or corporation in New York — portal, steps, returned data, and the gotchas.

Methodology authored by Zach Wade, Wade Intel — operator-led lender tech methodology firm. State-specific procedures validated against production validation runs with working bridge lenders. · Last reviewed 2026-07-10

How do I look up an LLC or corporation in New York?

Use Division of Corporations. Free, real-time results. Real-time processing.

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Step-by-step lookup

Step 1. Go to the NY Division of Corporations entity search portal.
Step 2. Enter the entity name and select ‘Contains’ or ‘Begins with’ for the search type.
Step 3. Click Search. Results appear immediately.
Step 4. Click the entity name to view details.
Step 5. Note: New York shows limited information online. Formation date, jurisdiction, status, and process address are available.
Step 6. For registered agent details or full filing history, you may need to order certified copies (fee-based).

What data the Division of Corporations returns

Entity name
DOS ID
Formation date
Status
County
Process address

New York gotchas for lenders

New York’s online database shows less information than most states. You won’t see officer names, member names, or annual filing status online.
New York requires LLCs to publish articles of organization in two newspapers within 120 days of formation. Non-compliance can result in suspension.
The ‘Process Address’ is where legal papers are served — it may differ from the registered agent in other states.
NY charges $9 per entity for certified status letters. The online search only confirms basic existence.