Business Research Tools

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Ohio Business Name Search: Search for businesses registered or incorporated in Ohio, using business name, agent name, or previous business name
Reference USA Business Search: Search by company name or city. Results include current officers, address, and other corporate information. Requires login (use your Cincinnati Public Library card)
Ohio UCC Filing Search: Identify debtor and secured party (individual or organization) through name search
Ohio Certificate of Good Standing: Validate a certificate of good standing and certificate of full force and credit issued by the State of Ohio.
More business tools for Kentucky and Indiana

BRB Publications: BRB lists Internet-accessible resources by county or municipality. All resources are off-site.
Search Systems: This site lists types of resources - licenses, libraries, tax refunds, etc. - and indicates whether a free resource is available or not. All resources are off-site.

Ohio State Licensing Information: State agencies license a variety of professions, from accounting and architects to security guards and teachers.
Credential Tools @ Knowx: Professional License Search; Searching is free but detailed results require payment.

EDGAR Filing Search: This is the SEC's official company search for filings.
EDGAR Filing and Forms Info: All companies, foreign and domestic, are required to file registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms electronically through EDGAR. Anyone can access and download this information for free. Here you'll find links to a complete list of filings available through EDGAR and instructions for searching the EDGAR database.