SEC Filings Search

The SEC Filings search returns information about records of incorporation, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships. These records are registrations with the secretaries of state or equivalent state agencies.

Before you begin this task:
  • Depending on your product subscription, you may not have access to this search.
  • Enter information in at least one field. When you enter information into multiple fields, your search precision increases.
  • To search more broadly, complete fewer fields.
  • When you search common names, complete as many fields as you can to avoid large result sets.
  • To view source information for this search, click Source.

This search accepts terms & connectors input. For more detailed information about using terms & connectors in a search form, see Terms and Connectors.

Procedure:
  1. Under Filing, click the type of SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) information you would like to search.
  2. Enter the name of the company.
  3. If known, enter the company's ticker symbol.
    Tip You can use this field instead of entering the company name. However, if you use both fields, both terms must appear in any resulting documents.
  4. Enter the last name.
  5. Enter the first name.
  6. Enter the words or the phrases that must be included in the document.
    For detailed information about entering words into this field, see Terms and Connectors.
  7. Select a date range. Select Custom Dates to enter a date range.
    For more detailed information about entering dates to achieve the best search results, see Enter Dates in a Search Form.
  8. To associate your search with a customer or a topic, provide a label (for example, the customer's name or a topic name) in the Reference ID field.
    The History function lets you view the searches that are associated with a reference ID.
    Note Your organization may require a reference ID in a particular format. Additionally, the contents of this field may be automatically completed or the field may have restrictions that are configured by your administrator.
  9. Click Search.