# US Business Entity Search - Multi-State | $0.002 (`pink_comic/us-business-entity-search`) Actor Verify and search business entities across multiple US states from a single actor. Check LLC, corporation, and partnership status, registered agents, and filing details. Covers CA, TX, NY, FL, and IL -- the 5 largest states by entity count. Built for KYC and compliance. Pay per result. - **URL**: https://apify.com/pink\_comic/us-business-entity-search.md - **Developed by:** [Ava Torres](https://apify.com/pink_comic) (community) - **Categories:** Lead generation, Real estate, MCP servers - **Stats:** 4 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $2.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## US Business Entity Search - Multi-State Secretary of State Records Search official Secretary of State and Comptroller databases across New York, Texas, and California in a single run. Returns normalized business entity data including name, type, status, filing date, registered agent, officers, and addresses -- all from official government sources with no scraping required. Unlike single-state tools, this actor searches multiple states simultaneously and returns a unified schema. One API call covers the three largest states by business entity count (CA #1, TX #2, NY #4). ### Why Use This Actor - **Multi-state search in one run.** No need to run separate scrapers for each state and manually merge results. - **Official government sources.** Data comes directly from NY Department of State, TX Comptroller, and CA Secretary of State APIs. - **Normalized output.** Every result has the same schema regardless of source state -- no post-processing needed. - **Full entity details.** Officers, registered agents, addresses, filing dates, entity types, and status. - **No proxies needed.** These are public government APIs, not scraping targets. - **Pay per result.** Only pay for what you get. ### Supported States | State | Source | Entities | Auth | |-------|--------|----------|------| | **CA** | Secretary of State (CALICO API) | 5.3M+ | Free API key ([apply here](https://calico.sos.ca.gov)) | | **TX** | Comptroller of Public Accounts | 3.8M+ | None | | **NY** | Department of State | 3.2M+ | None | Together these three states cover over 12 million registered business entities -- roughly 35% of all US business registrations. ### Input | Field | Type | Default | Description | |-------|------|---------|-------------| | `searchQuery` | string | `"Tesla"` | Business name to search | | `states` | string[] | `["NY", "TX"]` | State codes to search (`NY`, `TX`, `CA`) | | `maxResults` | integer | `25` | Max results per state (1-300) | | `fetchDetails` | boolean | `true` | Fetch full details (officers, addresses) | #### California Setup To include California results, set the `CA_SOS_API_KEY` environment variable in your Apify actor settings. The key is free -- apply at [calico.sos.ca.gov](https://calico.sos.ca.gov). ### Output Each result is a normalized `BusinessEntity` with a consistent schema regardless of source state: ```json { "entityName": "TESLA, INC.", "entityId": "4596064", "state": "NY", "entityType": "FOREIGN BUSINESS CORPORATION", "status": "Active", "filingDate": "07/28/2014", "jurisdiction": "DELAWARE", "registeredAgent": "NATIONAL REGISTERED AGENTS, INC.", "address": { "street": "28 LIBERTY STREET", "city": "NEW YORK", "state": "NEW YORK", "zip": "10005" }, "officers": [ { "name": "ELON MUSK", "title": "CEO" } ], "sourceUrl": "https://apps.dos.ny.gov/publicInquiry/", "searchQuery": "Tesla" } ```` Export results as JSON, CSV, or Excel directly from Apify. ### Use Cases - **KYC/Compliance**: Verify business registrations across multiple states before onboarding a client or vendor. Check entity status, standing, and jurisdiction of formation. - **Sales Intelligence**: Find where a company is registered, who the officers are, and what registered agent they use. Build prospect lists from official records. - **Due Diligence**: Cross-reference entity status across states for M\&A, investment screening, or vendor audits. Identify inactive or dissolved entities. - **Lead Generation**: Build databases of businesses by type (LLC, Corporation) across the three largest US states. Combine with other data sources for enrichment. - **Legal Research**: Find registered agents, service of process addresses, and corporate officers for litigation or compliance investigations. ### Pricing Pay per result -- no monthly subscription required. See the Pricing tab for current rates. ### Related Actors For single-state searches with additional state-specific fields: - [New York Business Entity Search](https://apify.com/pink_comic/new-york-business-search) - NY-only with stock info and DOS process address - [Texas Business Search](https://apify.com/pink_comic/texas-business-search) - TX-only with franchise tax status and SOS file number - [California Business Search](https://apify.com/pink_comic/california-business-search) - CA-only with standing and suspension info - [Florida Business Filings](https://apify.com/pink_comic/florida-business-filings) - FL bulk filing data by date range For federal business data: - [SEC EDGAR Company Filings](https://apify.com/pink_comic/sec-edgar-company-filings) - SEC filings, financial data, insider transactions # Actor input Schema ## `searchQuery` (type: `string`): The business name to search for across selected states (e.g. "Tesla", "Goldman Sachs"). ## `caApiKey` (type: `string`): Your free CA SOS CALICO API key. Required only if searching CA. Get one at https://calicodev.sos.ca.gov (~2 minutes). ## `states` (type: `array`): State codes to search. Supported: NY (New York), TX (Texas), CA (California, requires CA API key above). ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of results to return per state. ## `fetchDetails` (type: `boolean`): When true, fetches full entity details including officers, addresses, and registered agent for each result. When false, returns basic search results only (faster). ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchQuery": "Tesla", "states": [ "NY", "TX" ], "maxResults": 25, "fetchDetails": true } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "searchQuery": "Tesla", "states": [ "NY", "TX" ], "maxResults": 25, "fetchDetails": true }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("pink_comic/us-business-entity-search").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "searchQuery": "Tesla", "states": [ "NY", "TX", ], "maxResults": 25, "fetchDetails": True, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("pink_comic/us-business-entity-search").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "searchQuery": "Tesla", "states": [ "NY", "TX" ], "maxResults": 25, "fetchDetails": true }' | apify call pink_comic/us-business-entity-search --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=pink_comic/us-business-entity-search", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "US Business Entity Search - Multi-State | $0.002", "description": "Verify and search business entities across multiple US states from a single actor. Check LLC, corporation, and partnership status, registered agents, and filing details. Covers CA, TX, NY, FL, and IL -- the 5 largest states by entity count. Built for KYC and compliance. Pay per result.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "PmYiSuC9zRM44HeIk" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/pink_comic~us-business-entity-search/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-pink_comic-us-business-entity-search", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/pink_comic~us-business-entity-search/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-pink_comic-us-business-entity-search", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/pink_comic~us-business-entity-search/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-pink_comic-us-business-entity-search", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "searchQuery": { "title": "Business Name", "type": "string", "description": "The business name to search for across selected states (e.g. \"Tesla\", \"Goldman Sachs\").", "default": "Tesla" }, "caApiKey": { "title": "CA API Key (optional)", "type": "string", "description": "Your free CA SOS CALICO API key. Required only if searching CA. Get one at https://calicodev.sos.ca.gov (~2 minutes)." }, "states": { "title": "States to Search", "type": "array", "description": "State codes to search. Supported: NY (New York), TX (Texas), CA (California, requires CA API key above).", "default": [ "NY", "TX" ], "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max Results Per State", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 300, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of results to return per state.", "default": 25 }, "fetchDetails": { "title": "Fetch Full Details", "type": "boolean", "description": "When true, fetches full entity details including officers, addresses, and registered agent for each result. When false, returns basic search results only (faster).", "default": true } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```