The North Carolina Name Search Form is an online tool used to search for individuals or businesses registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. This form can be used to search for entities registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State for business purposes, such as filing documents or searching for business information. This form is available in two formats: a free search form and an advanced search form. The free search form allows individuals to search for entities registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State by entity name, registered agent name or registered office address. The advanced search form enables users to search for entities registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State by entity type, such as LLC, corporation, or partnership; by business purpose, such as professional services or nonprofit; or by registered agent name. Both forms require the user to provide basic information, such as the entity name, address, and registered agent name, in order to obtain the desired search results.