OpenSOSData – US Business Entity Search
Search US business entity records across all 53 jurisdictions in real time
What can you do with OpenSOSData – US Business Entity Search?
- "Is Stripe Inc registered as a corporation in Delaware?"
- "Search for any LLC named Apex Consulting in Texas, Florida, and New York"
- "Verify these 5 vendors are properly registered" (batch check)
- "What states does OpenSOSData cover?"
- "Check if this company is active or dissolved in California"
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http opensosdata-us-business-entity-search 'https://mcp.opensosdata.com/mcp'
{
"mcpServers": {
"opensosdata-us-business-entity-search": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.opensosdata.com/mcp"
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
OpenSOSData MCP Server
Real-time US business entity search for Claude. Search, verify, and check the status of any LLC, corporation, or registered entity across all 53 US jurisdictions directly from your Claude conversation.
The only business entity search MCP with complete US coverage: all 50 states + Washington DC + Puerto Rico + US Virgin Islands.
What You Can Do
Ask Claude things like:
- "Is Stripe Inc registered as a corporation in Delaware?"
- "Search for any LLC named Apex Consulting in Texas, Florida, and New York"
- "Verify these 5 vendors are properly registered" (batch check)
- "What states does OpenSOSData cover?"
- "Check if this company is active or dissolved in California"
Connect via Claude.ai
- Go to claude.ai/connectors
- Find OpenSOSData
- Connect with your API key from opensosdata.com
Install via Claude Desktop or Claude Code
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"opensosdata": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@opensosdata/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"OPENSOSDATA_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
}
}
}
}
Get your API key at opensosdata.com. 10 free lookups included on signup. No credit card required.
Remote MCP Server (No Installation)
Connect directly without installing anything:
https://mcp.opensosdata.com/mcp
Pass your OpenSOSData API key as a Bearer token in the Authorization header.
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_business_entity | Search by entity name and state. Returns name, ID, status, type, registered agent, address. |
check_entity_status | Verify if a business is active, inactive, or dissolved. Optimized for KYB and due diligence. |
batch_search | Search up to 10 entities simultaneously across different states. |
list_supported_jurisdictions | Returns all 53 active jurisdictions with live coverage. |
get_jurisdictions_for_region | Get jurisdictions by US region (northeast, southeast, midwest, southwest, west, territories). |
All tools are read-only (readOnlyHint: true). No data is modified.
Usage Examples
Example 1: KYB Verification
You: "Is Stripe Inc registered as a corporation in Delaware?"
Claude: Calls check_entity_status with entity_name="Stripe" and
state="DE", returns confirmation that Stripe is active and registered,
with entity ID and filing details.
Example 2: Multi-State Due Diligence
You: "Search for any LLC named Apex Consulting in Texas, Florida, and New York"
Claude: Calls batch_search with three entries, returns all
matching entities across all three states with their current status.
Example 3: Vendor Verification
You: "Verify these vendors are properly registered:
- Acme Corp in California
- Summit LLC in Georgia
- Pinnacle Inc in Illinois"
Claude: Calls batch_search, returns active/inactive status
for each vendor with entity IDs for your records.
Example 4: Regional Compliance Check
You: "What jurisdictions should I check for a company doing business across the Southeast?"
Claude: Calls get_jurisdictions_for_region with region="southeast",
returns all Southeast states so you know exactly which registries to verify.
Example 5: Territory Coverage
You: "Does this API cover Puerto Rico and DC?"
Claude: Calls list_supported_jurisdictions, confirms coverage
of all 53 jurisdictions including DC, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands.
Coverage
53 US jurisdictions with live, real-time data:
- All 50 US states including Kansas
- Washington DC (corponline.dlcp.dc.gov)
- Puerto Rico (rcp.estado.pr.gov)
- US Virgin Islands (corporationsandtrademarks.vi.gov)
Data is fetched live from official Secretary of State portals at query time. Not a stale database.
Pricing
| Tier | Cost |
|---|---|
| Free | 10 lookups on signup |
| Pay-as-you-go | $0.0314 per lookup |
| 100 lookups | $3.14 |
No subscription. No monthly fee. Pay only for what you use.
Create your account to get started.
Who Uses This
- KYB/Compliance teams verifying business registrations
- Due diligence workflows checking entity status before deals
- Legal professionals confirming entity standing
- Fintech and lending platforms validating business customers
- Developers building business verification into their products
Documentation
Full documentation and API reference: opensosdata.com/mcp
Support
- Email: support@opensosdata.com
- Docs: opensosdata.com/mcp
- Issues: github.com/OpenSOSData/opensosdata-mcp/issues
Privacy
Your search queries are used only to fulfill your request. No conversation data is stored beyond what is necessary to return results.
Full privacy policy: opensosdata.com/privacy
License
MIT
OpenSOSData is not affiliated with any US government agency. Data is sourced from official public Secretary of State portals.
Frequently asked questions
What is OpenSOSData – US Business Entity Search?
Search US business entity records across all 53 jurisdictions in real time
How do I install OpenSOSData – US Business Entity Search?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http opensosdata-us-business-entity-search 'https://mcp.opensosdata.com/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does OpenSOSData – US Business Entity Search need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is OpenSOSData – US Business Entity Search open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains OpenSOSData – US Business Entity Search?
It is published by OpenSOSData. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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