Welcome to the
Department of State,
Corporate Division

The Corporate Division is responsible for the statutory filing of business entities, trademarks and trade names and numerous miscellaneous filings.  The Division is responsible for recording all required information regarding business entities and making this information available to the public.  We strive to maintain and provide critical legal information that the business community and New Hampshire citizens rely upon, providing outstanding service in a business-friendly and effective manner.

The UCC Online File and Search sites, the Corporation Division Business Name Lookup and Annual Report filing sites as well as the Vital Records Municipal Clerk Web Interface will be down for system upgrades beginning at 11:00 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2009 until approximately 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2009. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION:  A representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the Corporate Division office to offer assistance and/or direct you to the appropriate resources to help get you started in your new business.  Click here for more information.

5/18/2009 - SBA Launches New 100-Percent Guarantee ARC Loan Program to Help Struggling Businesses

2/18/2009 - SBA Applauds Stimulus Bill, Planning Underway For Broadest, Quickest Small Business Impact