Virginia Business Licenses Search

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) Office of the Clerk is responsible for business and corporate records. Corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and other business entities all file documents through the SCC Office of the Clerk. An online searchable database is available whereby business record searches can be performed by business name or identification number. The information produced includes full business name and status. Annual reports filed by businesses can also be obtained online by searching by the business identification number. Other records, such as certificates of good standing or certificates of fact, can be obtained by visiting the SCC Office of the Clerk in person or through written requests.Professional licenses in Virginia are generally regulated by a board which governs the particular profession. The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupation Regulation manages records for over 30 professions through 19 different boards. Online searches for licensing records can be performed by profession, name, zip code, or license number. The licensing of health professionals such as doctors, dentists, nurses, psychologists, and social workers is managed by the Virginia Department of Health Profession. An online database is available to search for licensing records by license number, name, occupation, status, or zip code. Attorney licensing is managed by the Virginia State Bar. An online searchable database is available whereby online attorney record searches can be performed for discipline records and records of attorneys practicing without malpractice insurance.