Delaware Business Search Scraper

Delaware Business Search Scraper

Scrape Delaware business entity records from the Division of Corporations search, up to a million per run. Each record comes with its file number, entity type, status, and registered agent. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

Delaware's official business search is a public website, but it is built for manual lookups, not bulk data work. This Actor reads the search results directly, filters by business name or file number, and returns each match in one fixed schema. It is the fastest way to get Delaware entity data for compliance, KYB, or lead research without writing a scraper.

Who uses it	What they scrape Delaware Division of Corporations for
Compliance officers	Verify that a Delaware entity is active and in good standing before onboarding a vendor or partner.
KYB and AML analysts	Pull official Delaware registration details to support know-your-business checks and beneficial ownership research.
Lead generation teams	Build lists of Delaware-registered companies by name pattern for outbound campaigns.
Legal researchers	Gather entity type, status, and filing history for due diligence or litigation support.

What it does

This Actor collects Delaware business entity records by business name or file number, and returns each one as a flat row.

• 🔍 Search by business name: enter a full or partial entity name, like 'amazon' or 'tech', and get every matching record.
• 📄 Search by file number: enter the exact Delaware file number to pull a single entity's record.
• 📊 Flat row output: each business is returned as one row with its file number, entity type, status, and registered agent.
• 📦 Bulk collection: set a maximum up to 1,000,000 records per run, and the Actor stops when it hits that count or runs out of results.
• 💾 Multiple export formats: download your dataset as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify platform.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

What you can do with Delaware Division of Corporations data

📋 Verify vendor compliance.

A compliance team runs the Actor with a list of vendor names, then checks each returned record's status and entity type against their internal policy before signing a contract.

🏦 Support KYB checks.

A fintech analyst searches for a company's Delaware file number, pulls the official record, and attaches the registered agent and status to the KYB case file.

📈 Build a Delaware prospect list.

A sales team searches for 'consulting' and collects every matching Delaware entity, then filters by status and entity type to build a targeted outreach list.

⚖️ Gather due diligence data.

A legal researcher pulls all Delaware entities matching a name pattern, then reviews entity types and statuses to identify related companies for a litigation matter.

Why choose this scraper

	What you get
Official Delaware data	Records come straight from the Delaware Division of Corporations public search, the same source used for legal entity verification.
No API key or login	The Actor reads the public search results directly, so you do not need to register an app or manage OAuth tokens.
One fixed schema	Every record is normalized to the same flat structure, so you can append runs or merge with other datasets without cleaning.
Built for scale	Collect up to a million records per run, with automatic pagination and retry logic for long jobs.

How it compares

No other Store actor targets Delaware Division of Corporations the same way, so the honest comparison is with the alternatives teams actually weigh.

	Delaware Business Search Scraper	Build it in-house	By hand
Setup	Run it now, zero config	Days of engineering	None, but hours per pull
When Delaware Division of Corporations changes	Maintained for you	You fix it	You re-learn the page
Proxies, retries, anti-bot	Built in	Your problem	Browser only
Output	Fixed JSON schema, CSV/Excel export	Whatever you build	Copy-paste
Cost	Pay per result	Engineering time	Analyst hours

Configure the run

Drive the Actor from a business name or file number, and set a maximum number of records to collect per run. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

{
 "maxItems": 10
}

A larger pull:

{
 "maxItems": 200
}

Pricing

Pay-per-result: $0.021 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

Results collected	Approximate cost
100 results	$2.10
1,000 results	$21.00
10,000 results	$210.00

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

Run it

1. Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
2. Open the Delaware Business Search Scraper.
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.

Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.

Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Delaware Division of Corporations through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

$claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/delaware-business-search-scraper"

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

Troubleshooting

Why am I getting no results?

Check the spelling of your business name or file number. Delaware's search is exact on file numbers and partial on names, so try a shorter name fragment or remove punctuation.

Why did the run stop before reaching my maximum items?

The Actor stops when there are no more matching results. If you expected more, try a broader search term or check that the business name is spelled correctly.

Why is the run taking a long time?

Large searches with many results can take time because the Actor paginates through every page. Reduce the maximum items or narrow your search term to speed it up.

Why are some fields empty in my dataset?

Not every Delaware record includes all fields. For example, some entities may not have a registered agent listed. Empty fields are normal and reflect the source data.

FAQ

Question	Answer
What data does this Actor return for each business?	Each record includes the business name, file number, entity type, status, and registered agent, as shown in the sample output. The exact fields are listed in the dataset preview.
Can I search by file number instead of name?	Yes. Enter the Delaware file number in the Business name field, and the Actor will return the matching record. The search accepts both entity names and file numbers.
Does this Actor require a Delaware Division of Corporations API key?	No. It reads the public search results directly from the website, so no registration or API key is needed.
How many records can I collect in one run?	You can set a maximum of up to 1,000,000 records per run. The Actor stops when it reaches that number or when there are no more matching results.
What export formats are supported?	You can download your dataset as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify platform after the run completes.
Is the data from the official Delaware Division of Corporations?	Yes. The Actor scrapes the public business search on the Delaware Division of Corporations website, the same source used for legal entity verification.
Can I schedule this Actor to run automatically?	Yes. You can set up a schedule in Apify to run the Actor daily, weekly, or at any interval, and have the results delivered to your storage or a webhook.
Does this Actor handle pagination automatically?	Yes. It follows the search result pages automatically until it reaches your maximum items or the end of results.
What if my search returns no results?	Check the spelling of the business name or file number. Delaware's search is exact on file numbers and partial on names, so try a shorter name fragment.
Can I use this for KYB or AML compliance?	Yes, many users pull Delaware entity records for know-your-business checks. However, you should confirm with your compliance team that the data meets your specific regulatory requirements.

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⚠️ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Delaware Division of Corporations. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.