# Louisiana Secretary of State Business Filings (`recordsdb/louisiana-secretary-of-state`) Actor Search Louisiana Secretary of State business filings by entity name, charter number, registered agent, or address. Returns source-backed filing details from RecordsDB, including entity status, type, filing dates, registered agents, officers, amendments, addresses, and official source links. - **URL**: https://apify.com/recordsdb/louisiana-secretary-of-state.md - **Developed by:** [RecordsDB](https://apify.com/recordsdb) (community) - **Categories:** Real estate, Automation, Integrations - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars ## Pricing from $40.00 / 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 ### Information Included Results include available source-backed Louisiana Secretary of State filing fields collected by RecordsDB. Returned fields may include: - Business name - Charter number - Entity type - Status - Registered agent - Domicile address - Mailing address - Annual report status - Registration date - File date - Last report filed - Previous names - Registered agents - Officers - Affiliations - Amendments - Official source link ```json { "queries": ["8814 VETERANS LLC"], "maxResultsPerQuery": 20, "waitForResults": true, "maxWaitSeconds": 120, "retryDelaySeconds": 30, "maxConcurrentQueries": 2 } ```` ### Maximum Results Per Search Maximum results per search controls how many matching stored RecordsDB source records are returned for each query. For a new live SOS lookup, RecordsDB collects the best matching business detail first. Broader searches can return multiple records when matching source records are already stored. Recommended value: `20`. ### Wait for Results Keep **Wait for results** enabled. RecordsDB may need time to retrieve records that have not been collected previously. The Actor can retry while RecordsDB finishes collection. Recommended settings: ```json { "queries": [ "8814 VETERANS LLC", "8820 VETERANS LLC" ], "maxResultsPerQuery": 20, "waitForResults": true, "maxWaitSeconds": 120, "retryDelaySeconds": 30, "maxConcurrentQueries": 2 } ``` ### Understanding Results Each dataset item includes a result status: - `resolved`: A matching business record was found. - `not_found`: The search completed without finding a match. - `processing_timeout`: RecordsDB was still collecting data when the Actor wait limit was reached. The search can be retried. - `error`: The request could not be completed. - `configuration_error`: The Actor is missing its RecordsDB API key. - `invalid_input`: No valid search query was provided. ### Output Results may include: - `query` - `status` - `name` - `charterNumber` - `entityType` - `registeredAgent` - `domicileAddress` - `mailingAddress` - `annualReportStatus` - `registrationDate` - `fileDate` - `lastReportFiled` - `previousNames` - `registeredAgents` - `officers` - `affiliations` - `amendments` - `sourceRecordUrl` - `source` Additional fields may appear when available from the source record. ### Data Source Results are collected from publicly available Louisiana Secretary of State business filing records and delivered through RecordsDB. RecordsDB returns source-backed business filing records. It does not combine Secretary of State results with assessor, tax, GIS, or property records. # Actor input Schema ## `query` (type: `string`): A business name, charter number, registered agent, or address. ## `queries` (type: `array`): Multiple business names, charter numbers, registered agents, or addresses. ## `businessName` (type: `string`): Single Louisiana business/entity name to search. ## `businessNames` (type: `array`): Multiple Louisiana business/entity names to search. ## `charterNumber` (type: `string`): Louisiana Secretary of State charter number. ## `charterNumbers` (type: `array`): Multiple Louisiana Secretary of State charter numbers. ## `registeredAgent` (type: `string`): Registered agent name to search. ## `registeredAgents` (type: `array`): Multiple registered agent names to search. ## `address` (type: `string`): Domicile or mailing address to search. ## `addresses` (type: `array`): Multiple domicile or mailing addresses to search. ## `include` (type: `string`): Choose how much filing detail to return. ## `maxResultsPerQuery` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of records to return for each query. ## `waitForResults` (type: `boolean`): If RecordsDB is still collecting a filing, wait and retry until the Actor wait limit is reached. ## `maxWaitSeconds` (type: `integer`): Maximum total time to wait for each query if RecordsDB returns processing. ## `retryDelaySeconds` (type: `integer`): Delay between retries when RecordsDB says a lookup is still processing. ## `maxConcurrentQueries` (type: `integer`): Number of queries to process at the same time. Keep this low to respect source limits. ## `waitMs` (type: `integer`): How long each RecordsDB request may wait for live source collection before returning processing. ## Actor input object example ```json { "query": "DECK16, LLC", "include": "full", "maxResultsPerQuery": 20, "waitForResults": true, "maxWaitSeconds": 360, "retryDelaySeconds": 30, "maxConcurrentQueries": 2, "waitMs": 120000 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): Dataset items containing Louisiana Secretary of State business filing records returned by RecordsDB. # 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 = { "query": "DECK16, LLC", "include": "full" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("recordsdb/louisiana-secretary-of-state").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 = { "query": "DECK16, LLC", "include": "full", } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("recordsdb/louisiana-secretary-of-state").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 '{ "query": "DECK16, LLC", "include": "full" }' | apify call recordsdb/louisiana-secretary-of-state --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=recordsdb/louisiana-secretary-of-state", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Louisiana Secretary of State Business Filings", "description": "Search Louisiana Secretary of State business filings by entity name, charter number, registered agent, or address. Returns source-backed filing details from RecordsDB, including entity status, type, filing dates, registered agents, officers, amendments, addresses, and official source links.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "Tt2VpRVYYWSuU0RdN" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/recordsdb~louisiana-secretary-of-state/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-recordsdb-louisiana-secretary-of-state", "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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/recordsdb~louisiana-secretary-of-state/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-recordsdb-louisiana-secretary-of-state", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/recordsdb~louisiana-secretary-of-state/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-recordsdb-louisiana-secretary-of-state", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "query": { "title": "Search query", "type": "string", "description": "A business name, charter number, registered agent, or address." }, "queries": { "title": "Search queries", "type": "array", "description": "Multiple business names, charter numbers, registered agents, or addresses.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "businessName": { "title": "Business name", "type": "string", "description": "Single Louisiana business/entity name to search." }, "businessNames": { "title": "Business names", "type": "array", "description": "Multiple Louisiana business/entity names to search.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "charterNumber": { "title": "Charter number", "type": "string", "description": "Louisiana Secretary of State charter number." }, "charterNumbers": { "title": "Charter numbers", "type": "array", "description": "Multiple Louisiana Secretary of State charter numbers.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "registeredAgent": { "title": "Registered agent", "type": "string", "description": "Registered agent name to search." }, "registeredAgents": { "title": "Registered agents", "type": "array", "description": "Multiple registered agent names to search.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "address": { "title": "Address", "type": "string", "description": "Domicile or mailing address to search." }, "addresses": { "title": "Addresses", "type": "array", "description": "Multiple domicile or mailing addresses to search.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "include": { "title": "Fields to include", "enum": [ "basic", "people", "history", "full" ], "type": "string", "description": "Choose how much filing detail to return.", "default": "basic" }, "maxResultsPerQuery": { "title": "Max results per query", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 50, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of records to return for each query.", "default": 20 }, "waitForResults": { "title": "Wait for live collection", "type": "boolean", "description": "If RecordsDB is still collecting a filing, wait and retry until the Actor wait limit is reached.", "default": true }, "maxWaitSeconds": { "title": "Max wait seconds", "minimum": 10, "maximum": 900, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum total time to wait for each query if RecordsDB returns processing.", "default": 360 }, "retryDelaySeconds": { "title": "Retry delay seconds", "minimum": 5, "maximum": 120, "type": "integer", "description": "Delay between retries when RecordsDB says a lookup is still processing.", "default": 30 }, "maxConcurrentQueries": { "title": "Max concurrent queries", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 2, "type": "integer", "description": "Number of queries to process at the same time. Keep this low to respect source limits.", "default": 2 }, "waitMs": { "title": "RecordsDB wait milliseconds", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 120000, "type": "integer", "description": "How long each RecordsDB request may wait for live source collection before returning processing.", "default": 120000 } } }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```