New York Business Entity & LLC Records Scraper

Here is one real result, with every field the actor returns (the nameHistory and filingHistory arrays are trimmed to a few of the real entries for length; the actor returns the full history):

{
  "dosId": "4282851",
  "name": "GOOGLE COMPARE AUTO INSURANCE SERVICES INC.",
  "entityType": "FOREIGN BUSINESS CORPORATION",
  "entityTypeCategory": "CORPORATION",
  "status": "Active",
  "filingDate": "2012-08-13",
  "county": "Albany",
  "jurisdiction": "California, United States",
  "nameType": "ACTUAL",
  "assumedName": "GOOGLE",
  "assumedNameId": "472275",
  "nonQualifiedId": null,
  "url": "https://apps.dos.ny.gov/publicInquiry/EntityDisplay?dosId=4282851",
  "registeredAgentName": null,
  "registeredAgentAddress": null,
  "dosProcessName": "CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY",
  "dosProcessAddress": { "street": "80 STATE STREET", "city": "ALBANY", "state": "NY", "zip": "12207", "country": null },
  "chairmanOrCeoName": "FRANCIS NICOLAS WENG KAN",
  "chairmanOrCeoAddress": { "street": "FRANCIS NICOLAS WENG KAN", "city": "MOUNTAIN VIEW", "state": "CA", "zip": "94043", "country": null },
  "physicalLocationName": null,
  "physicalLocationAddress": null,
  "detailCounty": "Albany",
  "detailJurisdiction": "California",
  "foreignLegalName": null,
  "fictitiousName": null,
  "sectionOfLaw": "1304 BCL - BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW",
  "durationDate": null,
  "dosFilingDate": "2012-08-13",
  "effectiveFilingDate": "2012-08-13",
  "inactiveDate": null,
  "reasonForStatus": null,
  "statementStatus": "CURRENT",
  "nextStatementDueDate": "2026-08-31",
  "foreignFormationDate": "2012-07-16",
  "nfpCategory": null,
  "farmCorpFlag": false,
  "latestDissolutionDate": null,
  "serviceOfProcessName": "CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY",
  "serviceOfProcessAddress": { "street": "80 STATE STREET", "city": "ALBANY", "state": "NY", "zip": "12207", "country": "United States" },
  "ceoNameOfficial": "KENNETH H. YI",
  "ceoAddressOfficial": { "street": "1600 AMPHITHEATRE PKWY", "city": "MOUNTAIN VIEW", "state": "CA", "zip": "94043", "country": "United States" },
  "registeredAgentNameOfficial": null,
  "registeredAgentAddressOfficial": null,
  "principalExecutiveAddress": { "street": "1600 AMPHITHEATRE PKWY", "city": "MOUNTAIN VIEW", "state": "CA", "zip": "94043", "country": "United States" },
  "locationNameOfficial": null,
  "locationAddressOfficial": null,
  "electronicServiceOfProcessStatus": "Not Permitted",
  "electronicServiceOfProcessEmail": null,
  "stockShares": null,
  "assumedNames": [
    { "assumedName": "GOOGLE", "assumedNameId": "472275", "status": "Active", "fileDate": "2012-10-25" }
  ],
  "nameHistory": [
    { "entityName": "GOOGLE DATA INC.", "documentType": "APPLICATION OF AUTHORITY", "fileDate": "2012-08-13", "fileNumber": "120813001143" },
    { "entityName": "GOOGLE INSURANCE SERVICES INC.", "documentType": "CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT", "fileDate": "2013-07-29", "fileNumber": "130729000166" }
  ],
  "filingHistory": [
    { "documentType": "BIENNIAL STATEMENT", "amendmentDescription": "CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NAME/ADDRESS,PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE,SERVICE OF PROCESS", "fileDate": "2024-09-04", "fileNumber": "240904004199", "pageCount": "1" },
    { "documentType": "APPLICATION OF AUTHORITY", "amendmentDescription": null, "fileDate": "2012-08-13", "fileNumber": "120813001143", "pageCount": "4" }
  ],
  "scrapedAt": "2026-08-10T14:05:27.664Z",
  "error": null
}

The most complete New York business entity scraper available. It returns every field the NY Department of State public inquiry database exposes for each entity, including the service-of-process agent, CEO and principal addresses, section of law, status dates and stock info, plus the full legal-name and filing history, and gives you name, DOS ID and assumed-name search with type, status, county and date filters.

📥 Input · 📤 Output · 💰 Pricing · ▶️ Examples

Table of contents

• What it does
• Quickstart
• Input reference
• Output reference
• Example output record
• Run via API and CLI
• Fetch results
• Billing and limits
• FAQ and troubleshooting

What it does

The actor searches the New York Department of State business entity public inquiry database, applies the filters you pass as input, paginates through the matching entities, and writes one normalized record per entity to the run's dataset. You can search by entity name, DOS ID or assumed name (DBA), across active and inactive entities, corporations, LLCs, LPs and partnerships.

When withDetails is on, the actor fetches the full entity record for each match: the service-of-process agent, registered agent, CEO/chairman, principal executive and physical-location addresses, formation and status dates, section of law and stock/share info. When includeHistory is on, it also collects the full legal-name history and filing history (articles, amendments, biennial statements). Missing source values are returned as null or empty arrays, never invented.

Use it for KYB and vendor onboarding, registered-agent lookups, lead generation from newly formed LLCs and corporations, litigation and compliance research, and building a New York company registry dataset. No API key, no login, no NY DOS account required.

Why this scraper (comparison)

Other New York business entity actors return the search row and little else. This actor returns the search row plus the full official entity record and the complete name and filing history, and accepts every filter its competitors do.

Capability	This actor	parseforge/ny-business-entity-scraper	logiover/usa-new-york-company-registry-scraper
Search by entity name (begins/contains/partial)	Yes (3 modes)	Prefix only	Free text
Search by DOS ID	Yes	Yes	No
Search by assumed name (DBA)	Yes	No	No
Multiple search terms per run	Yes	No	No
Filters: entity type, county, status, filing-date range	Yes	Yes	Type + county only
Sort newest / oldest / name	Yes	No	Yes
Registered agent + DOS process agent	Yes	Partial	Agent name/address only
CEO / chairman + principal executive address	Yes	No	No
Section of law, status dates, stock/shares	Yes	No	No
Assumed names (DBAs) list	Yes	No	No
Full legal-name history	Yes	No	No
Full filing history (articles, amendments, biennial)	Yes	No	No
Covers active AND inactive entities	Yes	Yes	Active dataset

Quickstart

Open the actor, paste this into the input, and press Run. It returns up to 10 entities whose name contains "google", with full details and history.

{
  "searchValue": "google",
  "searchBy": "name",
  "match": "contains",
  "maxCompanies": 10,
  "withDetails": true,
  "includeHistory": true
}

To look up one entity by its DOS ID, set searchBy to id and searchValue to the number. Only searchValue is required.

Input reference

Field	Type	Required	Default	Description
searchValue	string	yes	google (prefill)	Entity name (or part of it), a DOS ID number, or an assumed name, per searchBy.
searchValues	string[]	no	(empty)	Extra names or DOS IDs to look up in the same run. Results are merged and de-duplicated by DOS ID.
searchBy	enum	no	name	Whether searchValue is an entity name, a DOS id, or an assumedName (DBA).
match	enum	no	contains	Name match mode: beginsWith, contains, or partial. Ignored for DOS ID search.
maxCompanies	integer	no	10	Maximum entity records to collect. The source returns at most 300 matches per search.
withDetails	boolean	no	true	Fetch the full entity record (agents, CEO, addresses, dates, section of law, stock).
includeHistory	boolean	no	true	Also collect the full legal-name and filing history. Requires withDetails.
entityTypeCategory	array	no	(all)	Keep only these categories: corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, partnership, other.
entityStatus	enum	no	all	Restrict to active, inactive, or all.
county	string	no	(empty)	Keep only entities whose county contains this text, for example Kings, New York.
filedFrom	string	no	(empty)	Keep only entities whose initial filing date is on or after this date (YYYY-MM-DD).
filedTo	string	no	(empty)	Keep only entities whose initial filing date is on or before this date (YYYY-MM-DD).
sortBy	enum	no	(source order)	Order results before the maxCompanies limit: newest or oldest by filing date, or name (A to Z).

Filters combine with logical AND.

Output reference

One dataset item per entity. Types: string, boolean, object, array, or null when the source value is absent.

Field	Type	Description
dosId	string	DOS ID (unique per entity).
name	string	Current entity name.
entityType	string	Full entity type, for example FOREIGN BUSINESS CORPORATION.
entityTypeCategory	string	Category: CORPORATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, OTHER.
status	string	Entity status: Active or Inactive.
filingDate	string	Initial filing date (YYYY-MM-DD).
county	string	County of record.
jurisdiction	string	Jurisdiction of formation.
nameType	string	Name type, for example ACTUAL.
assumedName / assumedNameId	string	Current assumed name (DBA) and its ID, or null.
nonQualifiedId	string	Non-qualified entity ID, or null.
url	string	Public entity display page.
registeredAgentName / registeredAgentAddress	string / object	Registered agent from search view, or null.
dosProcessName / dosProcessAddress	string / object	DOS service-of-process name and address.
chairmanOrCeoName / chairmanOrCeoAddress	string / object	Chairman or CEO from search view, or null.
physicalLocationName / physicalLocationAddress	string / object	Physical location, or null.
detailCounty / detailJurisdiction	string	County and jurisdiction from the detail record.
foreignLegalName / fictitiousName	string	Foreign legal / fictitious name, or null.
sectionOfLaw	string	Section of law the entity was formed under.
durationDate	string	Duration/expiry date, or null.
dosFilingDate / effectiveFilingDate	string	DOS filing and effective dates.
inactiveDate / reasonForStatus	string	Inactive date and reason, or null.
statementStatus	string	Biennial statement status, for example CURRENT, PAST DUE.
nextStatementDueDate	string	Next biennial statement due date, or null.
foreignFormationDate	string	Formation date in the home jurisdiction, or null.
nfpCategory	string	Not-for-profit category, or null.
farmCorpFlag	boolean	Farm corporation flag.
latestDissolutionDate	string	Latest dissolution date, or null.
serviceOfProcessName / serviceOfProcessAddress	string / object	Official service-of-process agent.
ceoNameOfficial / ceoAddressOfficial	string / object	Official CEO name and address, or null.
registeredAgentNameOfficial / registeredAgentAddressOfficial	string / object	Official registered agent, or null.
principalExecutiveAddress	object	Principal executive office address, or null.
locationNameOfficial / locationAddressOfficial	string / object	Official location, or null.
electronicServiceOfProcessStatus	string	E-service of process status.
electronicServiceOfProcessEmail	string	E-service email, or null.
stockShares	object	Stock/share info, or null.
assumedNames	array	All assumed names with assumedName, assumedNameId, status, fileDate.
nameHistory	array	Legal-name history with entityName, documentType, fileDate, fileNumber.
filingHistory	array	Filing history with documentType, amendmentDescription, fileDate, fileNumber, pageCount.
scrapedAt	string	ISO 8601 timestamp of when the record was collected.
error	string	null on success. On a failed run, a single item with a populated error field is written instead.

Every address object is { street, city, state, zip, country }, with null for any part the source omits.

Example output record

Real record from a live run (input {"searchValue": "google", "searchBy": "name", "match": "contains", "maxCompanies": 10, "withDetails": true, "includeHistory": true}). This is a foreign LLC with a shorter history:

{
  "dosId": "4809335",
  "name": "GOOGLE ACCESS LLC",
  "entityType": "FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY",
  "entityTypeCategory": "LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY",
  "status": "Active",
  "filingDate": "2015-08-24",
  "county": "Albany",
  "jurisdiction": "Delaware, United States",
  "nameType": "ACTUAL",
  "assumedName": null,
  "url": "https://apps.dos.ny.gov/publicInquiry/EntityDisplay?dosId=4809335",
  "dosProcessName": "C/O CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY",
  "dosProcessAddress": { "street": "80 STATE STREET", "city": "ALBANY", "state": "NY", "zip": "12207", "country": null },
  "sectionOfLaw": "802 LLC - LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW",
  "dosFilingDate": "2015-08-24",
  "effectiveFilingDate": "2015-08-24",
  "statementStatus": "CURRENT",
  "nextStatementDueDate": "2027-08-31",
  "foreignFormationDate": "2015-08-14",
  "farmCorpFlag": false,
  "serviceOfProcessName": "C/O CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY",
  "serviceOfProcessAddress": { "street": "80 STATE STREET", "city": "ALBANY", "state": "NY", "zip": "12207", "country": "United States" },
  "ceoNameOfficial": null,
  "principalExecutiveAddress": null,
  "electronicServiceOfProcessStatus": "Not Permitted",
  "stockShares": null,
  "assumedNames": [],
  "nameHistory": [
    { "entityName": "GOOGLE ACCESS LLC", "documentType": "APPLICATION OF AUTHORITY", "fileDate": "2015-08-24", "fileNumber": "150824000613" }
  ],
  "filingHistory": [
    { "documentType": "BIENNIAL STATEMENT", "amendmentDescription": "SERVICE OF PROCESS", "fileDate": "2025-08-05", "fileNumber": "250805003979", "pageCount": "1" },
    { "documentType": "BIENNIAL STATEMENT", "amendmentDescription": "SERVICE OF PROCESS", "fileDate": "2023-08-24", "fileNumber": "230824003248", "pageCount": "1" }
  ],
  "scrapedAt": "2026-08-10T14:05:27.339Z",
  "error": null
}

Run via API and CLI

Start a run and wait for it to finish, then read the dataset. Replace <TOKEN> with your Apify API token.

Run synchronously and get dataset items in one call:

curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/scrapers_lat~ny-dos-business-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=<TOKEN>" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"searchValue":"google","match":"contains","maxCompanies":25,"withDetails":true,"includeHistory":true}'

Start a run asynchronously:

curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/scrapers_lat~ny-dos-business-scraper/runs?token=<TOKEN>" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"searchValue":"holdings","match":"beginsWith","entityTypeCategory":["limited liability company"],"county":"Kings","maxCompanies":100}'

Apify CLI:

apify call scrapers_lat/ny-dos-business-scraper \
  --input '{"searchValue":"4282851","searchBy":"id"}'

Fetch results

Every run writes to a dataset. Fetch items as JSON, CSV, or Excel by changing format:

# JSON
curl "https://api.apify.com/v2/datasets/<DATASET_ID>/items?token=<TOKEN>&clean=true&format=json"

# CSV
curl "https://api.apify.com/v2/datasets/<DATASET_ID>/items?token=<TOKEN>&clean=true&format=csv"

# Paginate large datasets
curl "https://api.apify.com/v2/datasets/<DATASET_ID>/items?token=<TOKEN>&offset=1000&limit=1000"

<DATASET_ID> is returned as defaultDatasetId in the run object. Use offset and limit to page through large result sets. clean=true drops empty and internal fields.

Billing and limits

• Pay per result. You are charged per entity record returned (result event). When withDetails is on, the full entity record adds a details charge per entity, billed only after the row is delivered and only when the detail lookup returned real data. See the pricing tab for current prices.
• No charge on failure. If a run errors, the actor writes a single item with a populated error field and does not charge for it. Empty runs cost nothing.
• Spend cap respected. Set maxTotalChargeUsd on the run; once reached, the actor stops emitting and charging further billable results.
• Free Apify plans are capped at 10 records per run. Upgrade for higher maxCompanies.
• Source ceiling. The database returns at most 300 matches per search. For larger pulls, split the work with narrower name prefixes or date ranges.

FAQ and troubleshooting

A run returned 0 records. Why? The search value and match mode matched no entities. Try contains instead of beginsWith, or a shorter value. Zero-result runs are not charged.

How do I look up one exact entity? Set searchBy to id and searchValue to the DOS ID number.

Why are the CEO and history fields empty? withDetails (for the CEO and addresses) or includeHistory (for the name and filing history) was off. Turn them on to fetch the full record.

Can I search a DBA / assumed name? Yes. Set searchBy to assumedName and searchValue to the trade name.

How do I find newly registered businesses? Set filedFrom (and optionally filedTo) to a YYYY-MM-DD date and add filters such as entityTypeCategory and county.

Do I need an NY DOS API key or account? No. There is no official NY Department of State API. This actor needs no API key, no login and no scraping setup. You pass a search and get structured JSON, CSV or Excel back.

Can I get the registered agent for a New York company? Yes. Each record includes the DOS process agent and, where the state publishes it, the registered agent name and address, plus the CEO/chairman and principal-office address for KYB and outreach.

Is this an official New York State tool? No. This actor is independent and has no affiliation with the New York Department of State. It reads only data that is publicly available through the DOS business entity public inquiry system.

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Independent tool, not affiliated with the New York Department of State. Accesses only publicly available data from the DOS business entity public inquiry database.