The Business Services division under the Idaho secretary of state is responsible for the filing of new and existing businesses in the state. The office offers individuals and corporations business support services and registration services, both online, by mail, and in person. All services provided are listed on the website of office and accessible online.  

What it is made for

The office was established to provide business owners with the following services:

• Business Search
• Purchase and filing of business forms
• Filing of annual reports
• Amend/ change entity details
• Update business address / registered agent
• End business
• Issuance of certificate of good standing
• Verification of certificate

Other online services provided

• Trademark Searching
• Registration of trademark
• Renewal of registration
• Updating registered agents
• Canceling registration

Featured resources available

• UCC documents search
• My Records
• Search for a notary
• State Employees
• Reappointment
• Information Update
• Resign commission
• Verification of apostilles

SOSBiz

This is a new feature on the site that allows users to carry out activities online without stress. It includes the following services:

• Create a new business filing
• File amendment
• Filing reports for businesses
• Filing trademarks

How to use SOSBIZ

Simply create an account by signing up and entering your business details. Next, log in and process to your dashboard to begin filing.

If you are looking for an existing business, you can search for detailed instructions on how to find one and link it to your SOSBiz account.

If you need help filing a report or an amendment, SOSBIZ provides a step-by-step guide to help new users navigate the site from logging into their dashboards to filing new businesses, reports, and amendments.

Resource center available

• Forms and links
• Request certificate
• Reinstate form
• Business entity publications
• Business entities FAQs
• Business Forms
• Records Search
• UCC
• Trademarks

Small business development center

SBDC wizards are available to help users navigate through the process of starting new businesses. You can access this service on the site by clicking on Wizard or Start Now. To file a new business or change an existing business, click on the login button in the upper right corner. At the login screen, sign in with your email and password. 

Frequently Asked Questions

• Questions on forms
• How do I pay 
• Fees Structure

SOSBiz Frequently Asked Questions

This is a feature that provides answers to questions usually asked by users of the site and new business owners. It provides support and a guide to successfully navigating the SOSBiz site. 

Business Filings FAQs

Everyone needs a SOSBiz account to access the online services rendered. Examples of questions asked by users include:

• Is there a need to update the email address on my SOSBiz account?
• Do I get a guide on how to navigate the SOSBiz website?
• Are there explanations of form sections and their requirements?
• Is there help for finding and associating existing businesses?
• How do I file an annual report or an amendment?
• How do I upload or attach documents to my filings?

Notary FAQ’s

For questions relating to notary search and findings only. 

UCC & Liens FAQs

Provides answers to inquiries on UCC and Liens-related services only. 

Notary services provided

• Notary Search
• Notary forms
• State employee notary in Idaho
• Public resources Notary
• Notary requirements
• Instructions for Notary
• Frequently asked questions
• Training course for Notary

Contact information for the office

Phone: (208) 334 2301 (business)

(208) 334 3191 (UCC)

Emails: business@sos.idaho.gov

ntaa@sos.idaho.gov

ucc@sos.idaho.gov (for uniform commercial code-related services only)

Office Address: 450 N. 4th Street Boise, ID 83702

Mail address: P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0080

Working hours: Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Website: https://sosbiz.idaho.gov/)